Dealing with Multiple Sclerosis
After being diagnosed with a progressive disease such as MS it's understandable if you find yourself experiencing a flood of emotions.
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After being diagnosed with a progressive disease such as MS it's understandable if you find yourself experiencing a flood of emotions. It's important now to talk to those you love and share what you're feeling; when you're ready you may also want to consider finding a support group. To help get a handle on your emotions visit the WebMD support group message board:Multiple Sclerosis: Support Group Message Board at WebMDAfter a diagnosis such as MS it can be difficult to know just what to tell family and friends. As difficult as this diagnosis is for you, it is also hard on those who love you. For helpful advice on what to say visit this About.com page for the newly diagnosed:Talking About MS - How to Talk About Multiple SclerosisMultiple Sclerosis MythsInformation and Recommended Links for Survivors
Living each day with the knowledge that you have a progressive neurological disease is a huge emotional strain for most MS patients. For many people, the emotional aspects of this disease can be worse than the physical ones. What’s important is that you continue living your life normally, participating in the same daily activities you've always enjoyed. Support groups are also important. Keep phone numbers of your support team handy at all times. Find Web sites with success stories of people who have MS and still achieved their goals. Developing a positive mental attitude will go a long way in smoothing out the emotional rollercoaster you’re sure to be on at times.
- This site from the University of Washington Medical Center offers good advice for dealing with MS for both you and those who love you: Coping with MS - Strategies for You and Your Family
- Coping with MS has been compared to riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. This Canadian site has heartfelt advice on how you can not only get through this ordeal, but thrive: Support for People Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Living each day with the knowledge that you have a progressive neurological disease is a huge emotional strain for most MS patients. For many people, the emotional aspects of this disease can be worse than the physical ones. What’s important is that you continue living your life normally, participating in the same daily activities you've always enjoyed. Support groups are also important. Keep phone numbers of your support team handy at all times. Find Web sites with success stories of people who have MS and still achieved their goals. Developing a positive mental attitude will go a long way in smoothing out the emotional rollercoaster you’re sure to be on at times.
