I will make this short and sweet. I am 24 was diagnosed September 2011 at 23 years old. It has been hard on me even though I have dealt with MS before. (My father has had it for 15 years). I take my copaxone everyday (missing a shot is not an option), I go to yoga, and I eat right. Even as much as I am upset, angry, grieving, depressed.... I will not stop fighting.
Recently I have been feeling really down. Feeling like I am missing something..... Support. I have my dad who understands all of my emotions, feelings, and fears. I also have my boyfriend, who is trying his very best to learn about MS and understand everything I am going through. The part that upsets me is that is not the only family in my life. My parents are divorced and I have a big family on my mom's side who I still talk to... just not about the MS. Most...all (minus my dad) of my family like to pretend that there is nothing wrong because "they are only positive in their household" aka it is not okay to be scared or upset.
My boyfriend's family prefers to ask my boyfriend and then WHEN we do talk they like to pretend there is nothing going on either. (even though I have talked to them once about it before I was officially diagnosed).
I guess it is just hard because I still talk to these people but not about the MS which lets be honest. That is the biggest NEW thing in my life right now that I am still trying to figure out.
So I have been considering seeing a psychologist. I think it will help me come to terms with my MS but I am not so sure it will help me with my family issues. The way I feel is this: "If you are absent in my struggles do not expect to be present during my success." will smith.
Any thoughts on therapy? and if it is worth the money?
Recently I have been feeling really down. Feeling like I am missing something..... Support. I have my dad who understands all of my emotions, feelings, and fears. I also have my boyfriend, who is trying his very best to learn about MS and understand everything I am going through. The part that upsets me is that is not the only family in my life. My parents are divorced and I have a big family on my mom's side who I still talk to... just not about the MS. Most...all (minus my dad) of my family like to pretend that there is nothing wrong because "they are only positive in their household" aka it is not okay to be scared or upset.
My boyfriend's family prefers to ask my boyfriend and then WHEN we do talk they like to pretend there is nothing going on either. (even though I have talked to them once about it before I was officially diagnosed).
I guess it is just hard because I still talk to these people but not about the MS which lets be honest. That is the biggest NEW thing in my life right now that I am still trying to figure out.
So I have been considering seeing a psychologist. I think it will help me come to terms with my MS but I am not so sure it will help me with my family issues. The way I feel is this: "If you are absent in my struggles do not expect to be present during my success." will smith.
Any thoughts on therapy? and if it is worth the money?
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