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@S_777 

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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 

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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 

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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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@Mel101 

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Confidence

Is it normal to lose the confident version of yourself through this journey? Just asking as I’ve noticed I shy away from things I’d usually be comfortable doing.
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@SillyMan87 

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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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@nikchez 

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Lacking motivation and confidence......

I've had RRMS for 13 years now. I gave up work in February as I could no longer cope with the stress. My cogfog was making it really difficult to process things. I feel like my body is so weak these days. I know if I join the gym this would help my muscles by lifting weights etc. But, I've also com...
Bolton-le-Sands, United Kingdom
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@shiftms-films 

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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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@YKT1994 

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“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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@Kristel21 

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Has anyone else been feeling a significant loss of confidence, constantly questioning their relationship, their purpose in life, and what the future might hold?

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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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