Beka,
I think I was a bit strong on my comments about you overdoing your work hours - if you love what you are doing then psychologically it helps. It's a crucial part of your life. You do a great job nursing and being a moderator on this website...
Beka,
I believe you a pushing yourself way too hard. Nurses shifts or any long hours will send your dystonia haywire. Even that extra bit of exertion hits the body hard I find. I pushed at work to get to a 35 hour week with 2.5 hrs commuting a da...
As you've probably already seen, we have a thriving Dystonia community. My hope is that you'll find the community a valuable resource. I encourage you to share freely via the group or your own blog as I'm sure you have much to share from your own experiences with the UK Dystonia Society. We look forward to reading more.
Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help you get started. Be well.