My Life with MS

My journey with Multiple Sclerosis was given a name on February 9, 2008. I am almost two years in and still have no defined route. I wish I could set my GPS and determine its destination. My true journey was underway long before my diagnosis.

All the things by themselves were little problems, but when looked at together they spelled disaster. Each case of MS is unique to the person living with it, mine is no exception. One of the causes of an exacerbation is stress. Try telling someone like me to not have stress is like telling a bird not to fly. I have always been a high stress person, but it is now my enemy.

This time of year is always stressful on me no matter how I try to reduce it. This year is even worse because I have my aunt to take care of. I have been doing my shopping as well as hers. I hate crowds and find myself developing extreme anger while shopping. All of those people everywhere is too much.

I have been fighting off an exacerbation for a couple of weeks now and I’m wondering if I will win. My numbness has gotten worse as well as my balance, memory, and cognition. My exhaustion level has dramatically increased and some days it seems unbearable. Nevertheless, I must persevere.