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@GlennM 

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GlennM

Social

Hi, I am unsure of how to put a post up or even if it is allowed. I was just wanting to know if there are any active social groups who meet up for a laugh and just talk about the stuff we have put up with having MS. I go to exercise classes provided by the charity MS Research and Relief Fund. MSRRF....
Gateshead, UK
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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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@PghDonna 

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Social Isolation

How do you cope with social Isolation? After living with MS for more than thirty years, I'm struggling with social isolation.
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@Alex122 

Alex122

Totally resonated ‘ I get you’ I’ve been going through similar - few loses over the last 2 yrs - I’m so very sorry for your loss- take care of your ALWAYS & remember be patient with yourself however you feel whenever you feeling it is okAnd I very wise person told me to practice stuff with S’s they really help here’s a few to get you started -Sex/relationships/connectionsService - acts of kindness/gratittude/thanks/ helping others etcExerSize ( yep the big S he’s funny too)Singing ( if like me you make dogs & children cry when you do you can do it while alone to music ie sing a long or humming works too)Socialing - try not to withdraw or isolate being around good people is important especially those who get it - grief sadly is a well trodden path and no one is exempt but there’s comfort in not being in it aloneHope this helps in some tiny way 💪🍀🫂🧡🤞😊

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@amanda86 

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I found this on social media, unknown author. It was like the words were pulled directly from my mind, I’m sure I’m not alone. I hope our peace will come soon.

Sometimes I wonder what it feels like to live instead of just survive. To wake up and not already feel behind. To breathe without the pressure of yesterday. To exist without the constant fear of what might go wrong. I don’t want a perfect life. I just want a break from survival mode — a day where li...
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@nexas 

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nexas

Jef, had MS for 40 + yrs. I was a social worker for 18 yrs. No I'm worthless. I have no wo wife no change ldren. Family but not liked by family members due to causing demize of f entire family as a result of me I think

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@juwa52 

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juwa52

I think I have an irrational fear of getting sick. I’m on kesimpta and feel like I am afraid to socialize or shop or anything. I know I’m immunocompromised and wonder if I would live more if I just stopped taking it. Anyone else question that?

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@christineith 

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christineith

What do you do when you can't stand social media, but you want to make friends?

Bleh. I've never been very good at making friends and I feel like MS has only made it harder. Aside from speech issues making me self conscious about being understood, I'm tired of having to swim through all of the underlying meanings and manipulation that has become starting new relationships. For...
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@CrabLady 

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This is my first post. I have all the signs and symptoms of MS. Just recently they have gotten worse and I have to adjust some activities to what I call"stay safe". I have read a lot of your post and it seems like we have the same problem, getting the official diagnosis. I make sure I walk out to the river dock every day. I go to the beach several times a week. I'm lucky because I was able to retire and live a simpler life. Proud to be a senior citizen living on social security. That's probably pushing it a little! I hope you can try to fight back when you can and not let the MS win.

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@Rfacey 

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Rfacey

Social security

How long did it take for social security to approve those who can no longer work? I haven’t been able to work for 2 years now and I have been declined for social security disability 2x already.
New York, United States
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