Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group
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I had such a variety of response to when I have told family, friends & coworkers I have MS. My old supervisor cried, my new supervisor assured me that it's no big deal, she has a friend from HS that has it and is doing great. A few asked questions about what exactly is it, and is it contagious. My mother's response was the only one that really outraged me. She replied, "I always knew there was something wrong with you". Yes, my mom was always yelling at me when I was growing up, "What is wrong with you????" As an adult, I realized her parenting skills were why I felt insecure, like something was wrong with me, depressed, etc. I changed my life, I became confident and enjoy who I am. I look at the situation now and think, "yeah mom, you were what was wrong with me. MS is part of me now, but there is nothing 'wrong' with me.." I've accepted that I have MS and it may cause issues, but I am not allowing it to take over my life!
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I have to agree family reactions vary alot ( I was DX in Aug. 07) Strangely enough I have a younger sister and about 2 years ago se got very sick and had some Dr.s scratching their heads, her DX was "autoimmune disorder hepatitus" it attacked her liver resulting in a transplant. Noone else in the famuily has any problems like this and it leaves many questions with sis and I, ultimately and unfortunately brought her and I closer as siblings.
CASMIRA
girlfriend....there's nothing wrong with you and as for your mom...don't think about telling her ...tell her...she won't like it but so what...the truth hurts ....then tell her you still love her but damn...can u get a break...ok..ok...now..family reactions and all other reactions were nothing but pity.....I just told them all to take their pity and put it where the sun don't shine because it doesn't have a "place" in my life...don't have time to stop and feel sorry for myself...trying to beat this thing....good luck and remember whenever someone says or does something negative...consider the source..lol.
feisty
I found out that my family just wanted to bury their heads in the sand for a while...I guess to see how much I would change. I'd give them books to read, nothing. Articles, nothing. Finally after a couple years I'd had enough...I told them I was the same person, just tired and cranky because of THEM. Things have gradually improved. It's all about how I act around them. If I don't act sick, they don't treat me as such.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
