Thursday, December 13, 2007
Multiple sclerosis is the ultimate player. From “catch me if you can” to that old favorite, “hide and seek”. First you see it, then you don't. Don't get too confident or it'll sneak up on you with a big, “Gotcha!”You may pass me on the street one da...
I cried and cried reading your message. I can so relate to everything you said. Everyone tells me almost daily how good I look and how well I am coping, but I have dozens of symptoms, that if I would allow it, could easily ruin my life!- Nobody sees the pins and needles, the incontinence, the numbeness etc.I paint on a smile each day and get out in the world, but everyday is full of struggles and pain. But to be positive is my only option. Thank God for my supportive husband. One day I will accept my diagnosis, but for now, 7 years on, I am still frustrated and mad as hell with the world.If I'm having a pity day, I try 2 things...to focus on what I have, not what I've lost, and to think of others less fortunate than me. This usually helps. I wish all MS suffers out there a Merry Christmas...You're not alone!
Fran,
Thank you so much for your heartfelt comments. You're right. We're not alone.
Isolation is the worst thing we can do for MS. I'm always uplifted when I realize that some crazy MS symptom is not "just me".
By sharing our experiences with others with MS we can help each other beyond measure. Let's take that spirit into the new year!
Mandy