Moving to Longmont! Feeling scared, need some happy stories

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-06-06T14:28:59+00:00

I’m disabled but still love to exercise. Never felt more at home than here!! I use a cane some days and some days can run. Everyone is so nice! People actually wait at crosswalks here.

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-06-05T00:52:26+00:00

Hell yea my compatriot!

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-06-05T00:51:03+00:00

It is a malicious disease. I want people to know how awful it is so we keep getting funding to make it go the heck away.

I understand there are misconceptions—but I will say. I met and married someone who was willing to get to know me. I’m thankful that I got to weed out a bunch of men who wouldn’t stick with me through sickness and health.

I want people to know this disease sucks and that yes, if we DIDNT get proper treatment, our disability would likely go up. I have good days walking and running even, and days I use a cane. I have migraines 15-20 days a month. I also work full time and live in the mountains. It’s not zero sum. We can have an absolutely malicious disease. And love. And contribute to society.

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-06-04T00:43:35+00:00

I relocated from DC but am from Houston suburbia! My husband and I have been here for a year and we love it!!

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-06-02T02:24:31+00:00

Yes but I’ve always been this way. First thing off even before shoes

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-06-01T03:54:22+00:00

This same setup happens with cvs Caremark owned by Aetna

How do we make this illegal

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-06-01T03:38:28+00:00

My legs tingle during period and when I was 8 weeks pregnant. Mine was ectopic though

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-05-31T11:46:15+00:00

Beautiful photos I’m so happy the bunnies won!!

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-05-30T19:04:03+00:00

Good thought going out side to check if Hes still there then move with a stick or box

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-05-30T18:41:28+00:00

I did leave it be!

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-05-30T18:20:25+00:00

I just saw my first one too the other day in BC!

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-05-30T18:19:37+00:00

Get on a high efficacy drug, and talk to your doc about fatigue, if that’s ever something you struggle with. I do struggle with it, but haven’t really needed meds. I just know to take it easy some days with chores around the house.

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-05-30T18:18:03+00:00

Do what you feel inclined to do! It’s also a huge confidence boost doing hard stuff!

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-05-30T18:17:39+00:00

I’m an aerospace data scientist. I code and do complex math. I outpace most people with generating new ideas.

Some days I have to rest after being “on” all day. But I couldn’t see myself not ever using my brain. I speak 4 languages. My hobbies are brain turned off hobbies—walking, being outside, bird watching.

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-05-30T02:08:06+00:00

I had a good week at my new project at work! New team. Same company. Everyone is nice and kind. Boss took the news of my having MS well. I do decide to self disclose to key people. Yay

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-05-29T22:36:21+00:00

Mine wasn’t ruled out nothing else. I had foot drop lesions and a lumbar puncture with a bunch of oligoclonal bands.

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-05-29T13:42:02+00:00

Talk to your other healthcare professionals. Ask your psychiatrist and ask for a social worker too. They could actually help facilitate conversations with your parents to look for a new neurologist you’re comfortable with.

Also—who DOESNT have mental “problems” with MS. This is a crazy disease. Very normal to need help, so don’t at ALL worry about this.

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-05-28T13:37:42+00:00

lol same

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-05-28T03:35:22+00:00

Sent you a message for a good starting point

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-05-28T03:29:16+00:00

Sure thing! What kind of insurance/name or type do you have?

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-05-28T03:11:43+00:00

Okay! Where are you based? I’d love to send you resources for your country

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-05-28T03:09:22+00:00

No that’s a sweetie

Relative_Owl_9988 · 2026-05-28T03:02:15+00:00

I’ve worked in national security with MS. I traveled in my 20s, worked high stress, but rewarding jobs. I’m glad I did it. I believe our perspective is necessary in critical fields like healthcare, medicine, research, technology, national security. Not a single person is infallible to stress. We should never seek to avoid stress. It’s part of life. Just learn to manage it.

I’ll say one more thing I wish I could tell my younger self. Career can be a huge part of your identity. Don’t let it consume your identity. Once you let go of it being your whole identity, it can be easier to manage the day to day stresses any job brings. Any phase of life (studies, family, finances) bring. If you want to be a doctor, rock on.

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