@Libbie_Stokes 

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Libbie_Stokes

I'n new here - Poor me ???

Hi all, I'm Libbie, I was diagnosed with PPMS one year ago and since that life changing day, I have become almost a recluse. I get up , come through to the lounge and sit and watch TV until I go back to bed. This time last year nobody would know there was anything wrong with me apart from slight staggering and looking a little bit drunk. In the past few months however things are steadily getting worse. My left leg gets numb as does my left arm and my fingers tingle. Realising that I must exercise , I have bought a spin bike and try to do squats and general 'keep fit' things. I have become more depressed and have anxiety which is through the roof. My husband is terrific but works long hours as a chef which is almost lucky for him as I'm a bad tempered self absorbed nasty b*tch. I've kept my diagnosis to myself and have only told immediate family and 2 friends. I have also realised that even trying to reach out on here, I have started every sentence with I ,, (sorry) It would be great to get in touch with people in this MS 'Club' although know I don't come across as a person anyone would want to become friends with, I actually am quite nice. Fingers crossed for any potential buddies out there , Thank you and sorry again for the moaning, Libbie
@ruggermad

Hi @Libbie_Stokes Just wanted to welcome you here. Being diagnosed with MS is very tough to take. You sound as though you are going through a sitaution in which many of us on here have ourselves gone through. I am now coming up to 5 years living with the MonSter but I have learn't how to live with the condition and not to get to down about it. i'm sure you will find great support on the site and everyone seems to be very friendly. :)

@Libbie_Stokes

Thank you ruggermad x