5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Diagnosed With MS

The game of "if I knew then what I know now" is one of the most aggravating we can play. Something we "should have done" but didn't will almost certainly be highlighted.

One of the prickliest aspects of the "If I knew then" game is the tendency to self-scold for having missed the boat on important information. In particular, when we realize the cost of our ignorance in terms of time and money.

Staying Positive Doesn't Mean It's Easier

Sometimes it may seem like you have to abandon your attempt at optimism. " I'm in high spirits, however..." It's as if excessive optimism blinds a person to reality, necessitating a return to everyday concerns.

Positivity is the firm conviction that any challenge can be met and conquered. Being optimistic does not mean shutting out the world. It involves accepting the negative and knowing fully that the positive will return. To be authentic is to embrace one's individuality. Enjoy it to the fullest extent.

For many, realizing that it's okay to have so-called "bad" feelings is a profound epiphany. Letting yourself feel every emotion is a healthy practice that may change your perspective on optimism.

5 Things To Know

What People Say Will Happen May Never Happen

True, MS is a very unpredictable disease, but be aware that it is possible that the things others say will go wrong with your symptoms and things that have gone wrong with their symptoms will not go wrong with your symptoms.

Hearing people's speculations about how your MS will affect you is frightening. Unfortunately, these projections are usually fairly negative. However, remember that they are just their thoughts and may not apply to you at all, particularly if they are not your doctor diagnosing your condition.

What You Expect To Happen Matters

It is widely established that your expectations about the outcomes of such interventions may slightly alter your response to treatments, other people, and oneself. As an example, one's persistence and commitment to treatment increase when you have faith that the treatment will be beneficial.

A person's health might be negatively impacted if you don't put in the required effort while undergoing treatment due to negative beliefs about its efficacy, usefulness, or need. What you think and feel you can do is of vital importance. They control your actions and the outcome experience.

You Can Make Your MRIs More Comfortable

Even if the hospital insists that you sign in and change into a gown, you do not have to comply. Resolve to take care of yourself and do whatever it is that you need to unwind. Have you considered sporting your pajamas for the occasion? Yup. Make it feel like a day at the spa. You can make a choice. Be confident in your request for comfortability to be provided.

Drug Companies Really Do Want To Help

Co-payment assistance programs are available to all patients, not simply those with a specific annual income. Even if you have a good salary, you may still be subject to a sliding scale. Ask your doctor or the pharmaceutical company. It doesn't hurt to ask, and pharmaceutical firms usually have lots of cash on hand.

The politics of Big Pharma and who ends up paying for pharmaceuticals are just one layer deep. Who cares if it isn't you? Use this opportunity while you have it.

You Are Strong Enough

In fact, your strength will carry you through this. What is meant is strong enough to take control of the situation, stare adversity in the face, zero in on the incredible, and then go out and experience it.

Don't make this a battle against multiple sclerosis; that's a war you'll have to wage every day for the rest of your life. That's a lot of work. You've got enough strength to enjoy life without worrying about your blood pressure. Avoid becoming angry. Though it may not be so apparent right now, you will eventually figure this out and come out on top.