Navigating career and parenthood
I’m a bit anxious at the future, thinking how on earth could I stay employed if I can get paralysed randomly, and every other symptoms that come with it, I want to believe it’s possible but sometimes I feel incredibly down, how are you lot managing ? I’m not a parent yet but thinking of becoming a mother soon, and studying.
The mental burdens of the “what ifs” are huge for me too. I get sucked down a rabbit hole of depression. I cope by rooting myself in facts: 1). We are on highly effective dmts that are known to have really good outcomes for slowing progression 2) I could die in a car accident tomorrow and I would have wasted precious hours “worrying” about what the future holds. 3). Lots of folks on here are parents and have careers—if something bad happens we will handle it then, but don’t let it take away the option before you try. Sorry you are feeling this way but I get it and you are not alone. Stay grounded and deep breaths—you got this!
@slamminsammyms thank you you for your kind words, and rooting me in reality, you’re right at the end of the day anything could happen and we’re lucky for all that we have gratefulness really helps :D . Also hell yeah, Ocrevus rocks thank god for these medical advancements!