Just diagnosed with MS
Hi, all. I have panic disorder and was just diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the middle of a panic episode. I don't know anyone with MS and feel very alone. It would be great if there were someone out there I could talk to. I have an appointment with an MS specialist, but it was pushed back a month, and there is a local support group, but it, too, isn't meeting for several weeks. Finding out about this now and not having anyone to discuss my diagnosis with is frustrating and frightening.
@WhataDime713
Hello there. I'm familiar with the shock of such a diagnosis, as my partner was diagnosed with MS 7 years ago. If you wanted to chat with me, I'm more than happy to listen and provide you with some support.
MS is such a varied condition, and each person's experience of it is different. So beware the scare stories, and try to check out the facts. I'm in the UK, and the MS society website is a great resource, but I imagine there are equivalent sites in many parts of the world.
You may feel scared, confused and uncertain of the future right now. You talk about your panic, and that's an understandable reaction too. But you can live a happy and enjoyable life with MS, and there are many hundreds of thousands of people in this world doing so. My thoughts are with you.
@WhataDime713
I suggest you wait until you can talk to the specialist. There is little point speculating as MS is very varied and treatment options and prognosis will depend on your individual circumstances. It is very easy to frighten yourself a great deal by reading things on the Internet for them not to apply to you in the end.
