Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group
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I went to my follow up w/ my primary care doctor, her assistant confirmed that I have MS. She said we will find you a neurologist and they will put you on some medication to help with it. Telling me not to worry and that it will all be fine.
But quite honestly, I am scared. I'm kind of in a place between depression and acceptance. Sometimes I FEEL like I can't do anything, but I know it's not true.
I just know I have to rest when I need it. Although it has been stressful, my husband works full time, so the doc suggested finding somebody in my neighborhood that could help me with our son until I get onto some medication. Ugh, I just don't know where to go from here, but I am sure the answers will come.
Has anyone else went through a period when you were first diagnosed that was kind of like a grieving process? Or should I say acceptance process?
I feel like I'm grieving my old life and going onto a new phase, which will be a struggle, yet rewarding in the end. Because I know I will beat this!
But quite honestly, I am scared. I'm kind of in a place between depression and acceptance. Sometimes I FEEL like I can't do anything, but I know it's not true.
I just know I have to rest when I need it. Although it has been stressful, my husband works full time, so the doc suggested finding somebody in my neighborhood that could help me with our son until I get onto some medication. Ugh, I just don't know where to go from here, but I am sure the answers will come.
Has anyone else went through a period when you were first diagnosed that was kind of like a grieving process? Or should I say acceptance process?
I feel like I'm grieving my old life and going onto a new phase, which will be a struggle, yet rewarding in the end. Because I know I will beat this!
What you are going through is very normal. We all need to grieve at the time of dx & then at other times when there are challenges or changes. Acceptance can take time, you think you have accepted it & then something might happen & you go back to grieving again. It might only be for 5 mins, day or longer.
With your positive attitude & a sense of humour you will get through.
There is a lot of info on line, dont get over burdened by it all as a lot of it is scary & you dont need that.
Take care.
This is a good website to be in.. very helpful along with all of the people here. Everyone is different and symptoms are all different and happens at different times. Hang in there.
It is so normal to go through what you are going through. Everyone has gone through the anxiety, depression, feel sorry for yourself, anger...............we all have either gone through this or will be going through it. We are here for you whenever you need to talk or vent.
And we all can totally say "we know how you feel" Just wait til you see your neurologist and get started on one of the 4 drugs. Might want to do some research on some of them.
Avonex, Copaxone, Rebif, and Betaseron. Good luck to you.
PJ
I understand about being a mom too, Im a single mum, and i almost feel guilty for being this way on how it affects my daughter, we cant do things other families do, but no one can replace a mom. I feel older than I am sometimes, im 26, and its hard when youre young to kind of deal with "this is forever". But be sure, there are plenty of people here to help. This group has been such a massive help to me, i hope you find comfort too, and if ever you want to talk you can message me etc. :D
Hope youre having a good day
R x