Most Memorable MS Quotes

By Editorial Team

December 13, 2013

Hundreds of stories from our community have been submitted and published this year. Here is a short list of some of the most memorable quotes.

I am not drunk i have MS

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Have you ever been mistaken for being drunk due to your MS Symptoms?

Yes

No

I'm not sure

My initial strategy for MS was denial

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Do you remember the date of your MS diagnosis?

No

Yes

MS continually challenges me to find a balance between pride and humility

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Have you used any assistive technologies to help manage MS symptoms?

Yes

No

I'm not sure

Friendship takes on an entirely new dimension when it comes to MS

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Have you lost relationship(s) as a result of your MS?

Yes

No

You look great

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Have you heard any of the following comments? (Check all that apply)

You don't look sick

Maybe you just need to try a little harder

Stop using MS as an excuse... you can't feel that way ALL the time

It really can't be that bad...

Oh TRUST me... I know exactly how you feel!

You seemed fine the other day...

This diet cures MS!

Walk slower but smile more

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How long did it take to diagnose your MS after symptoms started?

Less than 1 year

1-5 years

6-10 years

11-15 years

16 or more years

MS has been a long and turbulent road

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How long after initial diagnosis did you begin treatment?

Immediately

Within two weeks

Two weeks to a month

One to two months

More than two months

Three to six months

Seven to twelve months

More than one year

I am not on any treatment

My MS diagnosis has been a defining moment

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Did you feel relieved when you received your MS diagnosis?

Yes

No

I'm not sure

I will wear my scars from you with honor as reminders of my courage, not of your power.

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Do you experience muscle spasms or cramping?

Yes

No

MS has taught me to listen to my body.

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Do you believe MS will affect your longevity?

Yes

No

I'm not sure

Am I saying M.S. is a blessing? By no means. But I am saying that something that causes so much pain in fear, I’m using as the motivator for my dreams

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How do you unwind when you are feeling stressed?

Meditation/breathing exercises

Exercising/staying active

Watching TV or movies

Listening to music

Reading

Take a bath

Focus on hobbies I enjoy

Spend time with my pet(s)

Spend time with good friends

Spend time with my family

Unplugging electronics

Enjoy a glass of wine

Get a massage/visit a spa

Other (please share in the comments!)

I’ve learned to live in the present and not focus on the “what-ifs” of the future too much

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What types of programs/services would you like to see provided more often to the MS community?

Financial assistance

Educational programs

Social support and counseling

Cooling and equipment services

Tools to manage MS

Other (please write in comments)

Remember the positive things in life and let that drive you to be more active and keep smiling

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Are you a member of an MS support group?

Yes

No, but I intend to join in the future

No, and I don’t intend to join

I have an informal support system

In the end, all that matters is my attitude and I won’t let a label change that

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How recent was your latest relapse/exacerbation?

Currently in a relapse

Within the last month

Two to six months ago

Seven months to one year ago

More than one year ago

I may have MS but MS does not have me

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What type of MS are you diagnosed with?

Relapsing remitting

Primary progressive

Secondary progressive

Progressive relapsing

I'm not sure

I refuse to use MS as a crutch or an excuse for anything

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How satisfied are you with your current treatment regimen?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

I am not on any treatments

I count my blessings daily and there are many

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How satisfied are you with your current treatment regimen?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

I am not on any treatments

As your family, we are struggling with you. As you struggle, we struggle

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How many of your blood relatives also have MS?

None

1

2

3

4

5 or more

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6n60n4
October 16, 2015
<p>I have found that learning and practicing Tai Chi and Qigong help me feel better on many levels: physically, emotionally, spiritually. It has helped relieve balance and gait issues, cognitive problems, anxiety, depression, insomnia, mood swings and most of all FATIGUE...a "Moving Meditation" that is amazingly simple to do on both my best and worst days. You can even do it in a chair, waiting in line, or even just visualize the moves to relax. The breathing aspect is key. Either 5 minutes or 2 hours at a time...it works, but best if work up to 20 minutes 2x a day, every day. Do Tai Chi and Qigong every day. IT is a blessing in disguise. Find a reputable teacher and class...instant friends! Check your Type A personality at the door and feel the flow of Qi. Placebo? Science? Who cares...it works for me and I hope it will work for you, too! A good resource is "The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi: 12 Weeks to a Healthy Body, Strong Heart & Sharp Mind, by Peter M. Wayne, PhD, with Mark L Fuerst." The WWW has so much on video, too. Read, Watch, Listen...Try it today! World Tai Chi and Qigong Day is the last Saturday in April. Join a class and get ready to participate! You will thank me and yourself for giving Tai Chi and Qigong a try, rich with history and benefits for young and old alike...ENJOY!</p>
ms_n2qmkm
April 7, 2016
<p>This May is my 17th year of living with multiple sclerosis. I got on this site in the hope that I could be some sort of inspiration for a newly diagnosed person. I am still walking. Not sexy by any means, but I do walk. If anyone wants to know what it's been like after 17 years, I'm here. Sheryl</p>
oliviaj
August 20, 2016
<p>I'd say the answer to dealing with stress is the same as dealing with pain: all of the above.</p>
cat51
June 13, 2017
<p>I unwind from stress by laying on my bed in my darkened room and let my body relax as much as possible. The less noise the better.</p>

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Have you heard any of the following comments? (Check all that apply)

You don't look sick

Maybe you just need to try a little harder

Stop using MS as an excuse... you can't feel that way ALL the time

It really can't be that bad...

Oh TRUST me... I know exactly how you feel!

You seemed fine the other day...

This diet cures MS!

Are you drunk right now?!

You should try acupuncture, bee sting therapy, etc.

Mind over matter

Other

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