Invisible MS: Now You See It...Now You Don't
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» cswitwer - Invisible
Pamela,Thanks for your article-- and for this topic. I was diagnosed about 3 weeks ago & am TOTALLY in denial sometimes. The morning after my dx I woke up and my first thought was, "I don't really have it." Anyway, it's been hard on friends who don't understand-- I've been sick off & on for almost 2 years, so the symptoms are not knew to me, just the language I use to explain things to myself and the rest of the world.
Your article was a comfort to me & I think I'll send a copy of it to my girlfriend. Thanks a lot, and best to you!
Best,
chris
-- posted by cswitwer
» loveisjoy - Re: Invisible
Thanks Chris...I'm glad you found some comfort in my words. Denial is part of the process of coming to terms with MS--so don't be too hard on yourself. If you surround yourself with friends and family you'll find that you will all learn to deal with this disease together.
Best regards,
Pamela
-- posted by loveisjoy
» FeeOlivarez - I can relate. . .
I have not done so well with holding my tongue. It took two years to get my diagnosis and even then I was treated like I was lying about the symptoms after an underdiagnosis. Now, on one of my rare good days, if I get out and I see a co worker or friend, they comment on how good I look as if I am suppose to be on my death bed. So I think I will be getting that brochure from the MS society and keep it in my purse. lol.Felicia
-- posted by FeeOlivarez
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