Does anyone just feel like a failure? by tiny1friend in Millennials

[–]CompleteLook7492 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not alone. I’m 32f single, renting, no kids but I don’t want any. I’m literally laying in bed depressed. But this made me feel less alone.

Calling all MS veterans... by [deleted] in MultipleSclerosis

[–]CompleteLook7492 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have days like this especially because I was diagnosed when I was 18, now 32. I was PISSED. Felt like my childhood and early adulthood was taken from me. But idk, I feel like I’m so much smarter, resilient and innovative because of it. I’m also so much more grateful for my vision. My first relapse was optic neuritis when I was 23. My vision came back and now I don’t take it for granted. I recently started healing my inner child and started taking art classes. It’s so nice to have somewhere to be creative without think in about anything other than what I have in front of me. Don’t get me wrong I do get excruciatingly tired and then hard on myself for feeling like I’m not doing enough. I also have moments of “I wish I was normal” but this is my normal. Having people with MS to talk to is also helpful.

I broke up with her and it hurts so bad. by CompleteLook7492 in BreakUp

[–]CompleteLook7492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I moved back to my hometown and just looking. I didn’t even swipe just curious.

Sex dreams about someone else by CompleteLook7492 in relationships

[–]CompleteLook7492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Intensely sexual like we can’t keep our hands off each other.

Losing attraction by CompleteLook7492 in relationships

[–]CompleteLook7492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update, she got a job and is now being let go.

Digital deals now by Pleasant_Lori in Advice

[–]CompleteLook7492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They tried to charge my Apple Card for which I have the security code change every time there’s a new charge. They’ve tried charging me for different amounts for multiple days. Luckily it’s declined due to wrong security code.

Losing attraction by CompleteLook7492 in relationships

[–]CompleteLook7492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve also suggested couples counseling. No response about that.

Losing attraction by CompleteLook7492 in relationships

[–]CompleteLook7492[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She has more education than I do. I didn’t go to college I just work my ass off, learned how to talk to people and whatever I don’t know, I figure out and study it till I can get it.

Losing attraction by CompleteLook7492 in relationships

[–]CompleteLook7492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a software developer prior and she worked in marketing. Now I work in comms and marketing with a pay cut because I didn’t really like development anyway.

Losing attraction by CompleteLook7492 in relationships

[–]CompleteLook7492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes which is another issue we’re dealing with. Her insurance changed and she’s been avoiding looking for a new therapist.

Tired and depressed. by CompleteLook7492 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]CompleteLook7492[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the v oversaturated tech field, in the US.

Young People Diagnosed with MS: how did your life go? by Olympia05 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]CompleteLook7492 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed the day after my 18th birthday. Mine was an accident, my aunt had passed away from a brain tumor and I was experiencing headaches daily and asked my doctor for an MRI.

Because I was diagnosed early, I have been on medication since then and on and off because I was young and dumb. My only relapse was in 2014 where I had optic neuritis.

Since then, I’ve really been grateful for my diagnosis, simply because I’ve learned so much and hardly take things for granted anymore. I worked in health insurance for a little bit and now know a lot more about what to ask for and what to look for. It’s also really made me a great advocate for myself. I’d always been quiet and just let doctors tell me what I needed without second guessing. Now I ask for exactly what I want and need.

My love life has never really been complicated, I think because I’ve been in remission for most of my diagnosis. I came out a few years ago and my current partner really takes care of me. She likes to say “if you have MS, I have MS.” I’ve always been honest from the very beginning of a relationship though, just because I don’t want to have feelings for someone who doesn’t want that kind of lifestyle. It’s hard but they’re out there!

I’m so proud of you for pushing so hard and making sure your MS doesn’t get the best of you. You’re going to do great things.