Positive acceptance of this monsterFirst time posting but have been reading the forums for a while now, so here goes. I was diagnosed in 2015 and it didnt really register and properly kick in...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingAwarenessMental HealthDepression
So much for family supportLiving with for 20+ years and when you say you can't do something due to fatigue taking all ur energy and ur an emotional wreck and they say oh wise...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDepressionMental HealthCopingFriends & Family
Decline in walking/standingOkay while I now have an MS diagnosis from my GP (will see him later), still need the MS Neurologist to confirm this. They tried at first to say it's...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingExerciseSymptomsTips & Advice
ppmsdiagnosed in 1994 at 50 yrs old. On MS meds for about 6-8 yrs. Dealt with recurring loss of balance until 2013. Had CCSVI procedure in 2013 which made a...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingExercisePPMS
Self confidenceMine has disappeared. There is so much I can no longer do. I CAN walk but that is about it. My cognition is rapidly failing along with my ability to...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCopingTips & AdviceDepression
Exercise is nearly impossibleThe only exercise I get is from walking, and I can't even do that if it's even slightly muggy out. When I sweat, I become dizzy and lightheaded. As soon...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesExerciseCoping
ExerciseI go to the ymca, I go swimming to stretch all my muscles. I also use the hottub for a few minute to help my aching back. Also, I use...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExerciseCoping
How A Sport Changed My LifeI’m now an avid equestrian (dressage rider), which has given me not just joy, but physical rehabilitation, a social outlet, a purpose, and have goals. After I was diagnosed, I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingMental HealthExercise
Good and Bad Days with MSWhat does a good day with MS look like for you? What does a bad day with MS look like for you?...Reactions0reactionsComments48 repliesCopingAwareness
Happy Thanksgiving! Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can present its own set of challenges, but even in the midst of those struggles, there are still things to be thankful for. Take a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping