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@cassidylb

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cassidylb

social

I’m going to be 29 soon, and i’m finding it really hard to go out in public or make friends and socialize. i used to be very social and always hanging out with people daily. I suffer from anxiety, depressions and more. any tips to motivate me to shake this?
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@marksson

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marksson

Social groups?

Hi there, I wondering if there are any social groups to join? Over the years my friendship group has gotten smaller, now at the point I don't have much social contact at all.
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@Sheena25

Sheena25

London social today

Hello, A few of us are catching up for a drink at Southbank centre from 6pm if you'd like to join us. It will be very casual 🙂If you want more information, find me on twitter @sheena81
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@Coopsms

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Coopsms

MS in the Mainstream and the Social Media Hero’s

“Some won’t like this , but ‘ tis how I feel right now ‘ ‘ and I’m not saying MS should be portrayed as the absolute end of the world , but “ All I see in the media and outward social communication are how fantastic people are doing while living with MS. Athletes running the 100 mtrs in under 11 ...
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@jacob

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jacob

Depression, anxiety and socially withdrawing

It seems as though every day I feel lower and lower. I've not posted much here for a while because I just haven't had the energy to say anything. I'm always exhausted and I've withdrawn from people almost completely. I feel like I have nothing to say and nothing to give to anyone anymore. I'm comple...
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@KS94

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KS94

Want to be socialize

Hi everyone .hope you are well ,is there any meetups in sutton london?
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@Staceyk

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Staceyk

Social or activity groups

Hello all :) Iv been searching for a while trying to find social groups in my local area, Somerset but with little or no luck. My brother is 27 and loves watching all types of sport, and is a member at an air rifle shooting club. We’ve yet to meet anyone with MS around our age and was wondering if ...
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@Will_Berard

Will_Berard

Social Cognition and Wellbeing in RRMS

https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/news-posts/2021/06/07/impaired-social-cognition-rrms-may-affect-well-being/
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@DominicS

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DominicS

Please can you help with some social research on MS?

Abi, a post-doc researcher at the University of Warick, is struggling to recruit a representative amount of males for her work. Females are not excluded but us fellows need to step up to ensure accurate data. Please sign up. You also get a 10 quid voucher, so better than a kick in the teeth ;) S...
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@Elsa75

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Elsa75

Social distancing and reduced mobility

Social distancing is vital to stop covid-19 but it seems that no thought was given to people with reduced or limited mobility. Entrances closer to parking have been closed to limit access so I had to go to the only entrance at the other side of the building. No air cons to not spread the virus are n...
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@Marion_Castle

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Marion_Castle

Social Distancing WAS My Dream

First off, I want to give everyone my love and sympathy. There are many of you that strive on community and being social. I feel for all of you in this weird world we're living in right now. I actually didn't mind the idea of being more antisocial, whoops, I mean social distancing, haha. I'm used t...
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@DominicS

DominicS

How Social Distancing Works

https://twitter.com/guyverhofstadt/status/1239521820581249026?s=20
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@DominicS

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DominicS

How + Why Social Distancing Works

The BEST explanation and graphics showing how disease spreads under different conditions. Simplified but great nonetheless. An easy and fun read. https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/
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@Julie_Piacenti

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Julie_Piacenti

Social Worker w MS

Hello, I was just diagnosed w MS 10.1.2019. Ironically, I completed part of my MSW internship assisting people with MS at the National MS Society Colorado Wyoming chapter in 2012 thru 13. I wrote about the disease in my Science Human Disease class in my BSW in the late 90s.. When my symptoms began i...
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@lemtrada-uk

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lemtrada-uk

Social anxiety

I realise that I used to suffer from depression and anxiety so I sought the help of a talking therapist. These issues were brought on by my MS- although the MS remains I do feel that I am in a much better place mentally. However I have noticed that my social anxiety tends to flare up in social situa...
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@mmhhpp

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mmhhpp

Social care Oxfordshire

Does anybody know anything about this? http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/16225885.oxfordshire-social-care-changes-to-mean-price-hike-for-1700-people/#comments-anchor
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@splick

splick

Many Scars Social on Sunday 27th May

Many Scars Norfolk are having their 1st of 2018 Spring/Summer social meet up on Sunday 27th May 2018. For more information, please visit us on Facebook 'Many Scars Norfolk' We welcome those with MS, their families and friends. If you would like to drop us an email for more information, please mes...
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@MarkC

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MarkC

London - social activities?

Hi There I'm new on here and have been diagnosed since 2010. I work in the City of London and initially I struggled to find anyone to talk to - all the groups around me seemed to be closed or not responding. At the beginning I just need to talk to someone with more experience. Now I know my 'own' M...
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@cat

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cat

Social media virgin!

Hello, I am a newbie to this site, well sort of. I have been reading different threads for a few weeks now and tonight have finally plucked up the courage to put my fingers to the keyboard! I suppose I should start by introducing myself...I'm Cat, am 39 and was diagnosed with RRMS in 2009. After ...
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@Seremonia

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Seremonia

Social Media

Hi just about now, i am running my own website http://seremonia.me . The uniqueness, there is feature social media, where all members will get personality analysis that you can read the report on their profile. It's based on their complete name. So join and fill with your complete name, and at least...
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