MS Steals Joy
I’m so tired of being in pain day in and day out. Tried of being misunderstood. Tried of smiling when I’m frowning on the inside. Life is to be enjoyed as well as endured. And yet most days I struggle to get out of bed. With very little desire to do anything. Between the pain an depression. The brain fogs and emotional rollercoaster. There’s very little excitement even on the things that does bring a smile. MS destroys relationships. Rather it’s with spouses, children, or friends. It changes you to a person that has to fake it to make it.
Having this MS “friend” changes our life. However, I fight it by remembering what I have and cherish. (Husband, pet dog, 2 pet cats). I love watching the wild birds in my backyard. We have a bird house. Sparrows inhabited it and I saw the sparrow at the entrance of the house. There are little chirps from inside. I also keep in touch with a couple friends. They don’t have MS but we just chat about life. I like to read. It’s a nice escape from our physical situation. I’m on antidepressants. Thank goodness. I was on antidepressants before I was diagnosed with MS. You aren’t alone! The pain is still there but I take Tylenol or ibuprofen for that. Maybe take an Epsom salt bath with lavender oil. I pray a lot and read the Bible too. MS will take everything. It’s up to us to rebel and do what we can for ourselves.
Sending hugs!🤗 🩷💐