I don't want to sound like a jerk so I will say this up front in that I ask for your forgiveness.

I am a couple of years older than you and I know how awful life can be. Instead, why not focus your remaining energy on something uplifting or positive; perhaps a lottery ticket - lots of people could handle dealing with millions of dollars in their pocket.

i was diagnosed when i was 12, be thankful for the time you've had and take life one day at a time

don't neglect your health because of pride, the only person who can make yourself be happy is you, as redundant as that may sound lol!

i tried anti-depressants, but they gave me so many problems. now i drink coffee

Sounds like me. I'm only a couple years older than you. I had a great job that I loved. After they found out my disability, I was told my work was bad. It wasn't bad before they knew... I want to work so bad, but my fatigue is horrible, and walking not great, and I have to recognize my limitations.

Try to stay positive. Keep in mind that your life is not over. There are plenty of things to do at home - when you can keep your eyes open. ;)

You CAN enjoy life with MS. Focus on friends, family, and people that are positive influences in your life.

Best of luck!

Thank you ALL.

I was told I had ms in 2005 & eventually gave up work april last year. I am now doing some volunteer work & finding this very fulfilling.
I am doing research for the ms society & the co-ordinator is trying to organise that I can do reading with the kids in the school opposite.
I will find this very good too.
There is all sorts of volunteer work around that is needing people.
Find what you are interested in & is near enough or practical for you to get to & volunteer. 2nd hand shops, primary schools & lots of other places seek volunteers.
This is an idea for you to think of.

Volunteering was mentioned. What do you do if you don't even feel like doing that?
I'm depressed and know it, For the past 3 days I've slept in my clothes because it's too much bother to get undressed at night and dressed again in the morning. Haven't showered in a week and my hair is dirty.
I don't enjoy life. It sucks with MS. And I'm only using a cane for balance, haven't progressed beyond that.

Hi there! I also truly enjoyed my job, working. The '11-'12 school year I began to have memory issues. My energy wasnt lasting thru the evenings when my own kids were craving my attention. In the end, when the summer break came, I realized my energy was not coming back as quickly as it had after previous school years. I knew that it was time to retire. It has been 5 months now and I still miss it. Several of my friends have asked me to come & be a SECERATE READER or to come & help during math and reading centers. I haven't done that yet because I know that it will make me sad watching others teach. I have decided that my 'job' for this year and for a few years to come is to organize & redecorate my house.

I completely understand wanting to work but not being physically able to. The key is finding something else that you find value in, and put your energy in to. You won't feel great at first, but as soon as you find something else of value to do ... happiness will return.

The Social Security Office is a good place to get information on doing part time work, believe it or not! All of these suggestions that have been offered are great. One thing to keep in mind is not to committ to something that if your health is not goog one day you feel bad about not going.

Your health is first!

There is an alternative to anti-deressants which seems to help lift moods. Studies have shown that most anti-depressants, have no more effect than placebo. Been there, did nothing.

Memory often is a problem, sometimes dure to CCSVI, (blocked or narrowed veins).

St. John's Wort has been proven to help with depression. Health food stores carry it.

Tired of trying the lottery tickets, (waste of money.)

I really want to volunteer again BUT lawyer said it will mess up my chance of getting disability if I do.

Be positive! Let's face it everyone on the planet is dealing with some challenges. A problem free life is promised to no one!

Be careful on the course of your thoughts. Thoughts are very life altering and powerful.

Change your thoughts, change your life!

You got this life challenge, try to assess the reason based on all the other challenges you might of acquired (emotional, financial, physical, mental, impairments and more)

Everyone has something! If we weren't presented with life challenges, how can we really learn a life lesson?

I don't mean to be so harsh but you are in more control of your life then you think!

I pray a lot and always try and maintain a positive person. That is what surprisingly worked for me.

I was dxd'd in 2003 at the age of 38

Thanks for the change ur thoughts change ur life---- I have to do that
I have to look to be more positive.

Keep up your exercises, body and mind. Use lumosity.com to open a free account, do puzzles, play games, etc.

That's the thing. Once you get on disability, it's hard to do anything else since you become afraid to lose the benefits as well. It's hard to live on disability - it's like living on minimum wage.

What sort of volunteer work are you thinking of?

This was me today! I just smoked a joint and feeling much better and now playing on-line games and reading a romantic (sexy) book on my i-pod while listening to the radio!!!!!