How do you guys handle the anxiety that comes with having MS? I am a 19 year old girl. I just got diagnosed with MS 3 Months ago. I also have some mental issues like Borderline and depression. I'm so scared about...reactions6repliesDiagnosisDepression
Guilt & MSHi there. I was diagnosed with MS when I was 19. It was rather inactive until about 5 years ago when it suddenly became much worse. I dealt with depression...reactions8repliesDepressionMental HealthCoping
Wasted Time.Seems I've wasted 10 plus years waiting for a diagnosis. Now I have one how do I approach that diagnosis with family, friends and work?...reactions4repliesDepression
How important is routine to you?One thing I've noticed over my years of living with MS is that my need for routine has become very important to me. Having the same routine for a week...reactions12repliesDepressionFatigueCoping
New Diagnosis and Grieving I was diagnosed in May after a trip to the ER and spent six days in the hospital. During the stay I was given steroid treatments for 5 days and...reactions3repliesCopingDepressionDiagnosis
Not Here to Inspire AnyoneHi, this is my first post. I guess I'm here because I'm looking for a constructive way to deal with all the energy that I usually reserve for suicidal ideation...reactions4repliesMental HealthDepression
SleepI look forward to bedtime , I go up early set myself comfy get my book out and make a drink , been doing that for a long long time...reactions1replySymptomsDepression
Weird symptoms that have progressed over timeWhere do I start, IL try to keep it as short as I can, I'm 35 years old male with no family history of autoimmune disease. for 5+ years now...reactionsrepliesDepressionDiagnosisPain
I have been diagnosed with MS, I'm from Russia and gayAll three factors are not compatible with a normal life, worse in Russia. Lack of good medicines (here they give copies), health care and if they find out I am...reactions1replyDepression
How do people with MS who need financial help but dont qualify for it actually make it?!?! I am drowning in medical debt and rising insurance costs… I am terrified of my future with MS…. Everything keeps going up…. I need financial help but i dont fit any “box”…. The MS society has no money to help...reactions5repliesCaregivingCostDepression