Guilt
Does anyone else feel guilty about the grief they feel following diagnosis?
I know that I am incredibly lucky for so many reasons, to name a few being able to continue to work, being here in the UK where we have free healthcare and currently being in a really great place physically.
Whenever I do feel sad about this whole MS situation there’s this horrible voice inside my head that tells me that I’m ungreatful and I shouldn’t be upset about it because things could be SO much worse.
Am I alone in this? I feel like it is hindering me in being able to accept my diagnosis and take a more proactive approach to moving on.
@laura94 , you have nothing to feel guilty about. You didn't ask for MS and you didn't go out of your way to acquire it. Don't confuse grief with guilt. We do have to handle the grief for what MS has taken from us. So, be patient with yourself. It is still early days for you................
Hello @laura94, I can relate to everything you’ve said. I think that this is probably a normal part of the process. You mustn’t judge yourself. You’re right, there are people worse off, we are relatively fortunate in relation to where other people are. But there’s no shame in feeling how we feel. You haven’t been diagnosed that long, so you are still trying to balance everything; feelings, emotions, feeling unwell, working, trying to be normal. Maybe worrying about the future. And you need to feel those things. But equally, you need to find a way to lift yourself out of those times and focus on the positives in your life. Sorry I don’t have any good advice to give, hopefully others will chip in. But stay strong, it sounds like you’re doing great to me! X