12/07/13 @ 13:00 My life changed!
Hi everyone,
I got a positive DX today RRMS! I've cried for 5 hours straight and am still on and off. I went to the hospital, my sister came with me. My neuro came out with a nurse and called me in, my sister said "whos that" about the nurse, the neuro said "this is Verity out Mmmmm" then she shut up so I said "she's an MS nurse" as we were walking down a hallway the nurse turned around and said "one of them, yeah" and that is how I was told I have MS.
I'm currently mourning the loss of the life I would have had, and living in fear of the life I will now have in it's place. People have said the cliche sayings to try and make me feel better but I'm not at all interested in hearing that. I don't want to manage my health, i don't want to change & adapt and be happy that I can sort of do something that I previously took for granted. On top of that I'm expected to make a decision about DMD's and I have no idea what the hell is going on.
Right now, this very second, I would rather die than live like this!
It all seems grim initially I gox diagnosed last May I have had two relapses but now I forget I have MS. Dont let this stop your life. Sit back and re gather your thoughts and just approach life from a different angle. MS is not the end. It can be the beginning of a stronger you
The only thing that has changed from yesterday is that the nuisance that has been bugging you has been given a name. So, find out about this nuisance, understand it and you can learn to live with it. It's not life-threatening and can be managed. For the next few days, take stock and let this news sink in. From a personal viewpoint, try and follow a moderate lifestyle and, if at all possible, try and avoid worry/stress. These negative emotions seem to feed the MS. As far as DMDs are concerned, have a look at http://www.msdecisions.org.uk/ Any questions, post them and you'll get an answer. :)