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None of my housemates know I have MS, and I never intend to tell them.
But when it comes to the weekend, I really would rather just go out to dinner, and stay in instead of going to parties, which is something my housemates REALLY like to do, like at least 2 days a week every week.
They also don't work, I do so obviously I have other responsibilities besides my homework, which makes me want to spend my down time relaxing instead of doing stupid sh*t.
I really am miserable if I go out with them at 11pm because I just can't do that anymore. I honestly look drunk even if i'm not because of how bad my MS can get after a long day, or any day for that matter.
I know it's important to let them know I'm not avoiding them, but on weekdays, I don't even get to eat dinner until 9pm because I'm so busy, and by the end of the week, I really do need to rest all weekend to function the next
I socialize enough during the week that I just don't see a need to be exhausted come monday. It may not see abnormal, but for being in college it is a little weird to want to just relax and not do tons of stuff with friends on weekends and it's just a weird situation to be in
But when it comes to the weekend, I really would rather just go out to dinner, and stay in instead of going to parties, which is something my housemates REALLY like to do, like at least 2 days a week every week.
They also don't work, I do so obviously I have other responsibilities besides my homework, which makes me want to spend my down time relaxing instead of doing stupid sh*t.
I really am miserable if I go out with them at 11pm because I just can't do that anymore. I honestly look drunk even if i'm not because of how bad my MS can get after a long day, or any day for that matter.
I know it's important to let them know I'm not avoiding them, but on weekdays, I don't even get to eat dinner until 9pm because I'm so busy, and by the end of the week, I really do need to rest all weekend to function the next
I socialize enough during the week that I just don't see a need to be exhausted come monday. It may not see abnormal, but for being in college it is a little weird to want to just relax and not do tons of stuff with friends on weekends and it's just a weird situation to be in
Good Luck to you in all your endeavors!
When I was in college, there were a lot of people who didn't party every weekend and did better with their grades. They made respect you for not partying. I did those who studied on the weekend. I was one of those who partied and my grades paid the price. I did OK but I could have done a lot better if I had been studying.
So best of luck to you. I understand resting. I was in bed today until 11:30am this morning and I went to bed at a more reasonable hour but I just was tired. I am back on Rebif and needed the rest. I assume that you are not taking the shots. But I just read your profile. Are you taking Rebif or what?
it's probably different for people who are older, but since i was diagnosed so young (12), i learned that it's better people not know until they have to.
For the sake of you health, you should discuss it with them it may improve your situation greatly at home.
Only you can say what is right for you. I don't know you and I don't know your roommates. But I know I could have shared something like this with my own roommates, and they would have done anything they could to help. That's just how we were.
Good luck getting them to understand! :)!