I am new here and have never really spoken about my ms. I was diagnosed about 20 years ago and until about 6 years ago (on Avonex) I was able to lead a fairly normal life with only occasional relapses, general fatigue etc. After that my balance and walking got much worse. I am now taking Aubagio and my general health is fine but my walking is limited. I am determined to keep going as I dread more than anything being totally unable to walk. I have lost confidence when I am out as I am scared of falling. Having always been independent and active I now feel as though I am a completely different person! When I try to explain this to people they say things like “oh, we have all changed” - I just want to reply “yes, but you can still walk and lead independent lives!” I feel very isolated and quite resentful when I realise the limitations of my life. I have a very supportive family and because of them I have to keep going, however I don’t think that they really understand quite how miserable I feel sometimes and how I hate being pitied etc. I am sorry to have ranted in a self pitying way, but hopefully people here will understand.