@Amerika88 

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Amerika88

Exactly 1 year post diagnosis...

Hi all, I have been looking for something to communicate with others with MS as I'm sure a lot of you notice a lot of people don't understand or because they can't see what you're going through then everything must be fine.. I was angry when I got my diagnosis as I literally had just graduated and received my license to be a registered nurse, thankfully I already had a full time job so I felt secure that way. However, my schedule is a nightmare working afternoons and midnights sometimes a day a apart switching back and forth which is really hard. I've fallen out of touch with a lot of my friends since I find I do not have as much energy as I did and with working my schedule I don't want to go out dancing all night anymore. I think I'm just a stand still right now I am focussed on working my job and not letting people think I can't do it, but having relationships suffer as a result .. I'm only 25 .. Anyone out there newly diagnosed within the last few years and noticing a huge impact on your social life?
@Stumbler

I think we can all appreciate your feelings. Unfortunately, this condition can leave us isolated as we try to balance our lives with the energy that we have available. I've been blighted with this condition for close on 30 years, but I'm sure some of our younger members will be along soon to share their views.

@msue62

I'll tell you what it's bad enough at 51 I can't imagine what it must be like at 25. I have got less energy than my 76 year old mother in law and it's not a nice feeling. It's hard...very hard to deal with but lots of people are very kind and really want to help even if they can't fully understand how you feel. X