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@TonyMS47 

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Health

Just a random question. Does anybody suffer from paper-thin skin that even with the slightest touch seems to peel away? I don't know if this is Multiple Sclerosis related or not. However, it's problematic. My legs have a lot of scarring all over them.
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@Jessicaannlang 

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Jessicaannlang

What’s everyone’s mental health like since having ms?

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@AlexNB 

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Can I ask a venting/fear question? I asked my boyfriend to move out. It is not a healthy relationship and I am too old to deal with immature bs. I am terrified of being alone. Not literally, I love having a person. I love the co tact I love the laughter and knowing that there is someone there if you fall lol. Now here I am a single broke 55 year old. Who would want to start a relationship with that, oh yeah and I have MS. Sigh

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@hayleighjayne 

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MS and mental health

I have always struggled with my mental health, however since my MS diagnosis in December 2021, my mental health has took a serious beating. It sounds silly to say, but I just feel so alone and like nobody understands. I cant talk to family and friends about it because I just feel like a burden and...
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@Andywoo 

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Andywoo

Can I ask do any of you manage to hold a job i still work full-time well 32 hours a week as a mental health support worker. I'm just wondering how we mange the MS while at work regards Andyv

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@Christina452 

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mental health

Hi everyone! Just wondering , has anyone tried medication for anxiety like anti depressants and what's your experience? I have been struggling a lot with anxiety and even though I wasn't keen on trying something out , now I've changed my mind. Also, how has ms affected your mental health in genera...
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@Mondaygirl22 

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Mondaygirl22

Healthy chocolate fix?

When you’re doing healthy with no sugar low sodium how do you fill your chocolate fix and I know it’s only been a few months for me and I’m still learning but goodness I’d sure like to know how you feel the chocolate fix ?
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@Rochelle95 

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How do you deal with the trauma that comes with the life changing condition . I’ve been feeling mentally drained and wondered if anyone else feels this. Something simple as watching tv and seeing people able to walk “normally” or wanting to try something new like a sport but lacking confidence😣
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@jennyO 

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Gut health!

Well I just wanted to relay, what most of us probably already know, is the importance of gut health and your immune system. I’ve been recently digging into it more and doing a bit of research. I can’t express the importance of an awesome diet. I have had ms since 1992ish and have been able to keep m...
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@05Kubann 

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Mental health

Really struggling to accept this and I live in denial but my body always reminds me it’s there (numbness, heaviness, tingling, buzzing) how can I even attempt to accept this? I feel so down and low all of the time. I can’t enjoy anything in life at the moment which sucks as I have highly active MS a...
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