My family is confused

[wizardsmom6]

Thank you in advance for any answers.......My family is pretty supportive of me but can't understand why I am not coming to terms with this MS DX. I don't feel ready to use a cane although I should use it sometimes.They think this is silly. They give me all these suggestions of what I should be doing to improve symptoms and progression. I know they mean well but they have NO concept of what I am going through. Please help!
Dx in September

[22cyclist]

Hi, and welcome. It might be time for you to seek the help of a therapist. Your family is only trying to keep you safe at this point. Ask your family doctor for a referral. Many people have problems with this diagnosis, you are not alone.

After you go to a couple of sessions, you might want to pick up the book MS for Dummies. It explains everything you need to know about MS, its funny, and will help both you and your family work through this together.

For now, ask them just to give you some space until you can catch up on acceptance. They will get that.

Good luck and glad you stopped by.

Lisa