Hello MS people. My diagnosis 3-25-2011. This is my first open discussion about MS. Tysabri infusions began 10-2012 after 1 year on Copaxone. Reaching out for first time; overwhelmed by sadness. Might not be in correct forum here. Just finished 2nd Solumederol dose today. Iv'e been blessed, spared, from serious MS complications. It's the stress of "regular" people life that hurts. Every day problems that every human faces. Married 24 years, 4 kids. 40 years old, and crying like a baby. Staying strong and always positive not so easy any more. Trying not to crumble, but running out of options. Knowing I'm not alone in my fight brings little comfort. Reaching out feels mandatory today. Wish I could trade places with my cat. Sorry to bring the negative here.
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Hi Nancy, Welcome to MS World, and I am sorry you are feeling so bad today. Sometimes emotions just pile up. I have been there many days. It is good to cry and get it out. Hopefully it will be a short-term thing and you will be feeling better soon. If not, and it gets worse, please let us know so we can further advise you where to go from here. Do you have a counselor you see on a regular basis? If not it may be a good idea to get one. Just to help you through the hard times.
I am glad you joined! Please check out our boards, our chat rooms, and join in! I know you have a lot to offer.
Keep us posted on how you are, OK?
Take care
Lisa
Moderation TeamDisabled RN with MS for 14 years
SPMS EDSS 7.5 Wheelchair (but a racing one)
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Hello Nancy. Glad you reached out -- as Lisa mentioned, do you have a counselor or some professional you can talk to? Perhaps you can talk to your GP or neurologist and they can decide if you need medication to get you through this particularly hard time.
As others have stated on these forums, MSers are sometimes affected by unseen symptoms, such as depression.
When we feel overwhelmed, everything can seem like an uphill battle. Please try to talk to someone, and if possible, mention this to your doctor.
Please come back any time and vent - we all need to at some point.
Be well,
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