@Opti_MS_Prime 

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Opti_MS_Prime

Leave of absence from college

Hi guys, this semester has been extremely difficult. I’ve been dealing with a lot of health issues related to my MS, and I ended up in the hospital for the second time after falling in the shower and hitting my head. My neurologist now thinks I might have MG instead of MS, and I’m currently on several different medications. Honestly, I feel really lost when it comes to managing my health, school, and work. I was advised to consider taking a leave of absence from college for a semester so I can focus on getting my health under control, but I feel like such a failure. I’m 25, about to turn 26, and I only had two semesters left. Now it feels like I technically have three because I’m probably going to fail my classes this semester. What do you guys think would be the best course of action for me?
@DandalftheWise

Be an advocate for yourself and your health, Im sure I have been an annoying patient but its pushed my diagnosis and treatment. As for college-only you know what's best but you have to be gentle and forgiving with yourself. I just got an FMLA to reduce my hours at work and that has that same feeling of being a failure. But we are not failures for taking control of our lives and care of ourselves in a difficult time. Feel free to reach out if you ever need to talk