@craig_sharkey Y E S I was diagnosed 6 months ago and had been livin my life has normal until I had appointment to discuss treatment last week and have went into absolute meltdown. The talk of medication makes it so real, doesn't it? I'm terrified of it but from what I see there's so many do so well on treatment and obviously we want to prevent worse MS symtoms. No idea, I'm totally lost with it but got your back. You're not alone x

Hi @craig_sharkey and welcome! I understand how you feel, I've been there not long ago. I feel I'm living another chapter now: I have MS, I can't run away from this truth so the only thing I can do is living with it the best I can. I am trying to eat healthy and exercise but I also think that DMTs are very important to fight this disease. Sometimes it's hard to choose: speak freely with your doctor to find the best drug for your lifestyle and for your MS (symptoms, RMI...). Once you make up your mind, just put yourself into it and you'll see that your life maybe a little more complicated than before, but the important things will never change. I also find that I'm a stronger person now, I see things differently, I have discovered that I have priorities and some people love me more than others, for who I really am. I feel lonely, a bit, you're right. I decided not to tell everybody about MS, for many reasons, and I have been disappointed with the behavior of my best friends, the only ones I spoke with (a part from my family). But I'm sure I am not alone in this. Wish you the best to you and @katrinaf93 as well. Anything you need, you can find me here! Xx