@PoojaPurohit 

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PoojaPurohit

Depression

Hi, I’ve been feeling pretty low recently, not sure if it is depression or just a mood. Talked to my GP and MS nurse, they both recommend counselling, which I haven’t started yet. I don’t know why but I just feel shame- I know mental health is totally normal and nothing to be ashamed of. Was just wandering if anyone here has been through something similar, and how they dealt with it.
@EdmontonAlberta

@poojapurohit My first wife (may she RIP) was a chartered psychologist. I got to meet her professional co-workers; plus she has family members who are professional counselors. Their true lack of talent was on full display at her funeral service. In my very biased opinion my wife was the only normal one. The rest are in it for the paycheck; their actual caring about their patients is almost non-existent. They put in their hours for money only. When my first wife died I was suicidal; a year later to the day I flipped a coin in my mind as to end things or not. The deciding factor was that the best way to honor her was to share what she gave & taught me. Almost 25 years later; life is still good. My point is that only you can help yourself. Only you are in charge of your future happiness. A professional may be able to help you figure things out. If they can do that for you - great. Just don't pin your hopes on other flawed humans...

@Stumbler

@poojapurohit , there is an overwhelming feeling of guilt regarding our MS, until we can accept the diagnosis. We need to understand that it's not our fault and that we have done nothing to cause the MS. It is also normal to feel somewhat depressed when dealing with a lifelong condition. There's a fair few of us who take anti-depressants to help our general mood. Counselling may help, as you do need to talk about your MS.