@katiecog 

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katiecog

Should I stay or should I go?

Hi everyone, Maybe you'll all think it's a no brainer, but, here's the thing. I'm 31 and was diagnosed with MS in 2009....you wouldn't know to look at me, but, my symptoms are hidden...I suffer with fatigue and anxiety goes hand in hand with fatigue. Then when I'm over tired my legs go and then I need to sleep&eat my body weight for a few days and all is ok again. I'm the type who absolutely loves going out, but I also love going home to my own bed and make sure to have nothing planned except rest the day after.... During the summer myself and a few friends from school organised a trip to London. I thought I'd be grand, but now that it's coming around I am shattered even thinking about what we'll be up to, ie out all the time out and about, the booze (or no small amount of booze for me) but sleeping in a friends house on the couch/blow up mattress. Usually these girls are party animals, but, when I tried to chicken out on going they've tried to persuade me by saying they'll be taking it easy at the weekend and they'll 'mind' me. I dunno?? I don't want to be the little thing that they have to 'mind' on their break away. On one hand I think life is way too short & maybe I'm over thinking and should just go with it? On the other hand I'm thinking of how crap I'll feel after it? Any thoughts? Thanks for reading :-)
@Stumbler

@katiecog , MS is also known as the invisible condition, as we all look so well (well, until I stand up I do! lol) ! But, as we have to manage our symptoms, so you have to manage trips of this nature. Preparation is key to ensure that you are able to pace yourself. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. :wink:

@Hels99

Been there! I'd suggest you do go but, if you can, book a hotel to stay in near your friend's place so you can escape and rest as needed.