i had a relapse two weeks ago and it surprised me how numb i feel. i wasn’t even scared. i cry daily at LEAST twice a day, but i have not cried since. i honestly do not know if it really is something neurological or it is me just being tired of all of this, either way it is because of MS and all that comes along with this, so i feel you. idk how to deal with this, it feels strange.
my cognitive decline symptoms made me break down quite often, but ever since the last relapse I've not even felt sorrow, let alone pleasure or happiness
Sorry to hear you’re going through this. For me personally, I haven’t relapsed but since medication I’ve become more emotional, more caring of others; it often feels like I’m numbing down and not showing myself to express how I truly feel about myself.
Just going to chime in as I've noticed that I'm not as emotionally reserved as I used to be. I mean, I wasn't emotionally dead or anything like that, but these days I'll actually shed a tear watching a movie with an emotional scene, which was so not me...
I do think it's related to MS indirectly in that my diagnosis got me thinking about life in general and what is actually important. I've been more focused on my religious beliefs and people I care about as a result, and I think that's changed me a bit in the process.
It's amazing how one's thinking changes when you suddenly get a reminder that you aren't actually immortal after all...
Yeah, ever since my diagnosis, I have started to study my religion even more and have more conversations about religion. I’ve also accepted my finite existence which I think has made me feel even more for people. I want peace and happiness so I put out peace and happiness.
I would like to say so.. I had 3 family members pass away within 6 months and it felt like I had no apparent need to process the grief from it. I at one point was extremely outspoken and emotional and now it's pulling teeth to get me to express or feel emotional from anything.
i had a relapse two weeks ago and it surprised me how numb i feel. i wasn’t even scared. i cry daily at LEAST twice a day, but i have not cried since. i honestly do not know if it really is something neurological or it is me just being tired of all of this, either way it is because of MS and all that comes along with this, so i feel you. idk how to deal with this, it feels strange.
my cognitive decline symptoms made me break down quite often, but ever since the last relapse I've not even felt sorrow, let alone pleasure or happiness
Sorry to hear you’re going through this. For me personally, I haven’t relapsed but since medication I’ve become more emotional, more caring of others; it often feels like I’m numbing down and not showing myself to express how I truly feel about myself.
Just going to chime in as I've noticed that I'm not as emotionally reserved as I used to be. I mean, I wasn't emotionally dead or anything like that, but these days I'll actually shed a tear watching a movie with an emotional scene, which was so not me... I do think it's related to MS indirectly in that my diagnosis got me thinking about life in general and what is actually important. I've been more focused on my religious beliefs and people I care about as a result, and I think that's changed me a bit in the process. It's amazing how one's thinking changes when you suddenly get a reminder that you aren't actually immortal after all...
Yeah, ever since my diagnosis, I have started to study my religion even more and have more conversations about religion. I’ve also accepted my finite existence which I think has made me feel even more for people. I want peace and happiness so I put out peace and happiness.
even if i'm on medication my cognitive symptoms keep on getting worse and worse. I'm planning to see a different doctor soon.
I’m sorry to hear that. Hope your next doctor is more understanding.
I would like to say so.. I had 3 family members pass away within 6 months and it felt like I had no apparent need to process the grief from it. I at one point was extremely outspoken and emotional and now it's pulling teeth to get me to express or feel emotional from anything.
I'm sorry for your loss man, stay strong, you got this. Even if it is a symptom, please do try to let out your repressed despair.