I'm sort of newly diagnosed (March, 2015) and still trying to figure out some things related to how I am dealing with my MS. I am a middle school (MS--ironic) teacher. Today, I told the first of my co-workers about my MS. (I did tell the administrator in April when applying for FMLA, but this was the first actual co-worker).
I have been torn about "to tell or not to tell" for some time. It felt good sharing it with someone. Back in March/April when I was going through my major flare that led to diagnosis, it was obvious to all the teachers that "something" was going on with me. I know that many wondered what, but I kept it to myself. (I had optic neuritis and wore an eye patch for a week....explaining to them that I had caught some "virus" that caused inflammation to my optic nerve).
So, telling the one peer teacher today did feel good. I'm not sure if I will end up telling more. I am hoping that she will keep my confidence, but time will tell. Interestingly, I found out that she has Rheumatoid Arthritis. I never would have guessed.
I have been torn about "to tell or not to tell" for some time. It felt good sharing it with someone. Back in March/April when I was going through my major flare that led to diagnosis, it was obvious to all the teachers that "something" was going on with me. I know that many wondered what, but I kept it to myself. (I had optic neuritis and wore an eye patch for a week....explaining to them that I had caught some "virus" that caused inflammation to my optic nerve).
So, telling the one peer teacher today did feel good. I'm not sure if I will end up telling more. I am hoping that she will keep my confidence, but time will tell. Interestingly, I found out that she has Rheumatoid Arthritis. I never would have guessed.
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