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@S_777 

13 Jan 2022 14:07Last reply 15 Nov 2022 18:52

S_777

Confidence

Anyone have any confidence tips or any tips for finding myself for someone newly diagnosed?I feel like I've lost all my confidence Thank you x
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@Utopia63 

31 Jan 2022 12:41Last reply 3 Mar 2022 17:03

Utopia63

Confidence

Hi everybody, I was diagnosed with PSMS two years now. A month before the first lockdown. So you can imagine no real support available for me. I used to be a strong independent person with a sense of humour . Now I’ve got no friends who call to meet for a coffee. I feel so isolated. I don’t like tra...
Bexleyheath, UK
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@jamesh 

1 May 2012 21:54Last reply 5 May 2012 23:58

jamesh

Confidence

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with RRMS about 2 years ago (only just found this site through the BBC article, which I am very grateful for) when I was 19, in my first year of university. Symptoms have not affected me too much (my main problem being fatigue and leg numbness) physically, I am strugg...
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@SillyMan87 

17 May 2025 11:22Last reply 18 May 2025 12:31

SillyMan87

I lost all hope I’m feeling lonely but I lost all confidence in myself with my eyes. No job, no money, can’t drive, live with my parents I don’t have much to offer. Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror or pictures n I think I look so ugly with my eyes.

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@shiftms-films 

23 Jan 2023 14:16Last reply 29 Apr 2024 16:02

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Life With MS, Stolen Confidence & How To Get It Back | Me, MySelf & I

“My neurologist said, you've got MS. I remember walking out of the appointment and just sort of, not believing it.” 💚 This week's episode is with the inspiring @Sarahemily who reveals what it was like to have her confidence knocked by MS. Has MS knocked your confidence at all? Share your story i...
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@shiftms-films 

20 Feb 2023 13:14Last reply 23 Feb 2023 18:31

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MS Stole My Confidence, Here’s How I Got It Back | Me, MySelf & I

“Finding a new purpose by getting to help people who are new to MS has built my confidence. I get to connect with people who need somebody.” 💚 This week's episode is with the fabulous @M_S_Positive who shares how MS impacted her physical appearance and confidence. If you’ve ever felt this, it’s a...
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@YKT1994 

14 Aug 2022 06:32Last reply 16 Aug 2022 13:37

YKT1994

“You lost your confidence” “where?!”

I hear so often that my lack of confidence is my biggest flaw with MS. I want to know how you guys keep confident?
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@Taniafootie 

12 Jun 2025 13:41Last reply 13 Jun 2025 21:22

Taniafootie

Drop foot and balance

I really struggle with drop foot and balance. I hate it and really impacts on my confidence at going out. However, I recently discovered Barefoot shoes and have definitely helped with walking and feeling the ground. I still use a walking stick and/or walker but feel more confident now.
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@S_777 

10 Jun 2025 11:57Last reply 10 Jun 2025 21:49

S_777

Positivity

@Confidently__chronic (two underscores) I created this instagram page following a very tough time with MS & work issues I faced following diagnosis which made me lose all confidence. I created this page in the hopes to bring everyone a sense of positivity with our diagnosis. 🤍 & a reminder that we...
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@ec2021 

17 Apr 2025 10:12Last reply 28 Apr 2025 20:07

ec2021

Have your voice heard.....

Hi everyone 👋 I’m Eilis, a postgraduate psychology student from Ireland and a fellow MSer. I’m currently running a study exploring how coaching might support people with MS at work — especially in areas like resilience, confidence, and navigating disclosure. If you’re 18+, living with MS, and curre...

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