@Lizzy86 

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Lizzy86

Coping with MS diagnosis 10 years on!

Hi, this is definitely not a rant, I just wondered if anybody else is feeling like this since diagnosis? I was just finishing school, and had a place on a hairdressers college course, when I started experiencing numb fingers and arms, which instantly divided my friend network, which I guess was sort of fine, we all need to grow up eventually. I eventually started working for a charity, but after working there for 5 years, and managing best I could in between the relapses and what goes with it, I eventually moved this year over to oral treatment, which is working out great, but after 10 years of doing my own injections, I feel like a shell of my previous self,with little confidence to get on, I'm just a bit frightened of everything right now! I'm turning 30 next month, and MS has really been my life for 10 years. (maybe a little longer! But if people just do sort of brush it off and just comment that its hard for everyone, it just brings me to tears! Comments would be appreciated. Am I really as alone as I feel? Thanks for listening, From Lizzy xxx
@Lozwo

Oh Lizzy :( No you most certainly aren't alone at all... I turned 31 yesterday and was diagnosed at 18. I fall apart often. It's hard and isolating.... I find the worst part about it is the anxiety about the future and never being able to explain all the weird sensations I'm feeling and how they affect my mood in so many ways... But I make myself talk and cry to someone. Because no matter how far you are into this journey it's important to let yourself have crappy days!! It's ok to feel upset with life ! Then I dust myself off and get on with my life and enjoying all the great things that I DO have. This space is invaluable. Having people here who understand is everything. I'm sorry your having a crappy time right now but you are never alone !! We are all in it together ❤️

@Redman

Why the f**k did this happen to me, is a question I often ask myself but it has and I struggle lots of days and feel sorry for myself but Lizzy we have it and you are not alone by any means ---((((((((hugs)))))))))))))) Stephen #YNWA