@Greetings all you msers. 👋This message is primarily for all those dealing with anxiety and depression but, anyone is welcome to share. Anxiety and depression is a beast. Depending on how you Google it she says, people dealing with MS are more than twice as likely to deal with depression or anxiety at some point then the average person. In dealing with my own anxiety and depression I have found two things to be helpful. First is prayer. Surrendering my feelings, and my own fight with these devastating emotions to God allows me to tap into His strength to aid in the battle. Secondly, I have found that when I turn my prayers to praying for others I'm all the more encouraged. I have developed a prayer list of those who wish to be prayed for, and it would be my honor to add you to that list, so that I can pray for you as well. My purpose is to pray that God would encourage and strengthen you specifically as you wrestle with anxiety and depression, just as He has me. Also, if you are open to it, I would be honored to reach out to you occasionally to see how things are going with you and to see if there are any specific needs I can pray for you about.For me my walking has been declining for the past 15 years or so. In the past year it has dramatically gotten worse. The Walker now isn't cutting it always. I have have always worked with my hands. It's depressing not being able to do projects as I wish.Here is a song by Casting Crowns called "The well". I feel it's a great song. Only if I could leave my problems at the well. https://youtu.be/JKioQPEW4do?feature=sharedGrace and peace to you on Shift.ms

Excellent priorities, not-so-broken Roger. I agree, the only source of true hope I have found is through Jesus. I focus on knowing that He knows exactly the plan He has for my life and He will guide me no matter what this disease does to me. Also, I have found that MS has made me much more alert to the various ways that others are suffering. We all need prayer and we all need to know that God loves us! I will gladly pray for you today and ask God to bring your extra strength, whether physical, mental or spiritual. He knows what you need most. I am worried about this winter as my sensory icy cold burning pain seems to be stronger when the temperature falls. Would you please keep me generally in your prayers, as you ask God to intervene for so many MSers and give us His sense of peace during the frustration. Lastly, Casting Crowns is one of the best groups with super lyrics! I was fortunate to see them in concern a couple years ago in Columbus, Ohio. Their music inspires and encourages, as you are doing today through your post! God bless and thank you for sharing!