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@taelove 

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Pity party

Having a pity party is ok short term but to sit into too long can be detrimental to your health. It causes anxiety, stress and depression which we all know to well is not good with MS. Your body goes into fight or flight and inflammation overload. You are your biggest warrior fight with your resourc...
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@NatalieNoor 

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Sharing resources

Hi everyone! I’m newly diagnosed last month but have been coming accords some great resources I’m compelled to share with you all. Dr George Jeleniks book ‘overcoming MS’ has been the light at the end of the tunnel for me, super resourceful and proactive on how to over come the disease. His book: ht...
Sydney, Australia
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@Zuza 

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Hi everyone! I'm new here, would like to share my experience with MS

Hi, I'm new here and would like to share my story and experience with ms! I hope it will be useful for some people. My MS started with an neurotic optical in one of my eyes in 2009, i was 16 (now I'm 30). They told me that after 5y maybe I will have ms, but i when twice a year for 3y to hospital fo...
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@clearmri 

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Mind willing, body not!

My house is more of a mess than usual. But it is the schools hols. Each day I think, today I must do this or that, but something seems to get in the way. Today I thought I must clean the lounge, you can write yor name in the dust! Did manage to dust and vac, though I would have a cuppa- decaff, a...
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@Jordanm 

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Gabor Maté Autoimmune Theory

I am wondering what are other people’s takes on Gabor Maté’s theory on MS. “Maté argues that chronic emotional stress, plays a significant role in the development of autoimmune diseases like MS. Maté believes the mind and body are inseparable, meaning chronic psychological stress directly affects...
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@Hayla 

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Counselor/Psychologist Visits (Rant)..

Last August I talked with my family doc and asked for a psychologist/counselor appointment due to my 'daddy issues' - so to say - and some other (non-related to MS) health issues that have popped up. Ive had two appointments with said counselor so far and, as I was afraid, the only thing she seames ...
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@Spikelives 

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How long did it take to get your official diagnosis?

I have traced my first symptoms back 1989. I was officially diagnosed this past January. I went to different doctors and E.Rs over the years, but I was always told they had no idea what was wrong with me and that the issues will probably just go away.... UGH!! I now know that the different issues ...
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@nolj 

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Hey .. people here who've had the 'freeze' .. I need an answer

If you've had 'the freeze' i.e. struggle with fear of stepping forward onto/along a path or crossing a road or street (for example), could someone who's conquered this & found this issue resolved itself either with/without intervention e.g. cane/stick .. please tell me! If you're given steroids for ...
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@Adamskigamez 

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A new place to feel imposter syndrome...

Hi, my name is Adam, and I have basically joined the community to read up on other people's experiences. Its weird because I remember joining and autism group once and feeling like an imposter even though my mind and body was telling me I was autistic. Soon after I received my autism diagnosis. No...
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@manoos 

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introducing myself!

Hello all, I don't know whether I have Ms or not. I'm too much stressed and while simply going thru sites I found this network. Is it OK to be here/ is it a suitable solution? I don't know!! My problem is I couldn't get a sound sleep. In late nights I woke up suddenly and I couldn't sleep after th...
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