Useless

[Marcih]

Anyone just feel useless? I know I do. Depression? Actual correct feeling? I dont know. . . And feel like a failure...

[Allen5280]

Marcih , I know those feelings all to well myself.

[Tinker-Belle in reply to Allen5280]

And yet you have brought a smile to my face many times upon reading and listening to some of your posts... Wishing you happy days and more of God's little miracles to carry you along the way.

[Allen5280 in reply to Tinker-Belle]

Thank you Tinker-Belle , I know there is a difference between feeling useless and actually being useless. Just sometimes I get a little down. Then I get visit from a butterfly or something long those lines and it pulls me out of that darker place, where I get to feeling blue. On am good note, when I'm feeling blue my harmonicas get A LOT of attention! 😀

[Tinker-Belle in reply to Allen5280]

Makes for some good blues music! 🎤🎧🎼

[Allen5280 in reply to Tinker-Belle]

I'm still working on that "good" part! 😆

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Hey Marcih,

I am sad that you are feeling that way. Please let your doctor know about these feelings sooner rather than later.

Stay Strong,

Carole

[Juliew19673]

Yes on many days I've felt the same exact way. I do take Zoloft to help w/depression and it has helped.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

Hi Marcih now why in the world would you want to feel that way? 🤔 Absolutely NO ONE is useless, well except my ex.😉 Or a failure😒

Does your PCP know about this? Because they need to Hun. MS and Depression can go hand in hand. And not something to mess with!!!

Did you ever find a support group in your area? Do you have hobbies that you like to do? And can share with us? We love sharing crafts, paintings, gardens, butterflies just about anything!☺️

🤗💕

J🌠🎃

So get those words out of your head!💕

[TracyBelle]

I have felt like this for years. I don’t know if it ever goes away. I know I need professional help but I don’t have $ for a copay, or any Drs in network that treat MS patients or a ride to the appointments. I hope that you have better access to help.

[jimeka in reply to TracyBelle]

It’s nice to see you around again Tracy. I was wondering how you were. I hope that your situation has improved. Unfortunately we all at sometimes experience down days, and sometimes it’s harder than others to pull yourself out of it. I am praying that all your situations improve, blessings Jimeka 🦋 🤗

[Tinker-Belle in reply to TracyBelle]

This breaks my heart. I hope, somehow, some way, things turn around for you and you are able to get the help you need.

[Marcih]

Day by day. 🤗

[Jazzihorsecat]

Marci, u have great support & advice here, we all know that feeling all too well, definatley find some emotional support, i joined an emotional support art class, it really helps & i color in my adult positive coloring book, really helps too, find a mental health therapist that takes low-income insurance also helps, they can get u hooked up with a med nurse so u can try some anti-depressants, i myself take St. John's wort tea & happycamper Herbal suppliment, but something could help you. Talk to pcp too helps too... Take care of U! U R family never forget that! 🎁👍💗 We're here for u always.---Jazmine🌹💜Rose

[greaterexp]

I wish you felt better and sure hope you talk with your doctor. There are many things about MS over which we have little control, but depression can be treated. Please don’t suffer when there are so many treatment possibilities.

We are all cheering for you.

[jimeka]

Hi and welcome. Been down in the dumps is normal unfortunately. You can wake up feeling great, but by the time you have had a shower you can do nothing but cry and vice versa. Getting help from your doc or neurologist is important, at least tell them. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on, blessings Jimeka 🦋

[erash]

It can be difficult adapting to new circumstances. Focus on what you can do rather than what you can’t do. For me, helping others, volunteering, gives me purpose and takes my mind off MS. Reading fiction, art, music are also good escapes. I agree with others, if your feelings are overwhelming, please talk with your doc. 🌈

[Iggyvair]

Absolutely! what abilities I have left my wife coherces me that I shouldn't do. what the MS has not taken, spouse has. one thing that I do have that many of you don't is my wife has not convinced the authorities that I shouldn't be driving. I do have trouble with driving with her in the car. My anxiety levels Skyrocket., in the summer I do have something to live for I have an antique car that takes a lot more skill, strength and coordination to drive than a modern car. Wife has not coerced me into selling it. I believe that my MS is the result of 50 years of stress. , I am on anxiety drugs and see a counselor.

I need prayers and patience. Winter is coming, the winter of my life is here. I do get away several mornings each week. Reading other's posts I realize that I am doing well. Blessings to you all.

[mrsmike9]

Believe me, we all go through those feelings. Don't let it overwhelm you and give the dr. a call. It's quite normal and there is help.

[LeannEHl]

Welcome to my party!

[LeannEHl in reply to LeannEHl]

I can't get in to see either my Nurse-practitioner, or my neurologist, until October 18th. That's my NP, the neurologist, get in line. I will need to see him eventually since it feels like my Gilenia is no longer doing the job for me. I have been the poster child for that med, and have been on it for 8-10 years. But lately, I'm quite EXHAUSTED, and contantly lose track of what I'm thinking about, am having dreadful leg drop, and am super uncoordinated!

I used to enjoy planning different events in my life, but now I've truly lost that ability. For example, we have a new fridge being delivered tomorrow. Obviously I need to plan the steps I'll need to take to clean out the old appliance in my kitchen, before it gets moved out to the garage. Clearing a path between kitchen and garage is an obvious step, as is emptying the ancient fridge in the garage that is way past energy efficient.

So, what goes where first? And when do I start this process? Seems like a convoluted to do list to me!

[Guava69]

Hi Marcih☺️ I have been diagnosed with MS for 8 years and this is my first post. You're not alone and you just took a major step in helping yourself. I've been there with those feelings and I may return there. But I'm better in handling/accepting them now. Just like others shared I reached out to my Doctor who referred me to a therapist and I was able to get financial assistance from the National MS Society. I've since learned to create a coping "toolbox" for myself that includes Prayers, reading, crying, watching a movie, dinner with friends,etc. That's why I know you're going to be Okay because you're taking what ever steps you can. I hope you take some of the advice shared. You're not alone. Take one day at a time and stay strong ☺️

[Tinker-Belle]

I've felt that way many times but it's not true. We are not useless or failures. This MS life can just be very frustrating. Heck, life in general can be. Throw MS on top of that and it can, at times, seem overwhelming. Please talk to your doctor about these feelings. They need to know so they can offer ideas to help you fight this. You are not alone. You have a unique purpose are NOT a failure. Wishing you renewed feelings of hope and love.

[Mcoryea]

More days than not. But am trying to look more at what I can do and less at the things MS has taken from me... Like you said... Day by day. I also get help from celexa daily and Ativan on my worst days. Stay strong! Hope you can feel better soon!

[Marcih]

Thank you all for the comments. Today is 2 years since i losy my best friend, my mom ♥. Just very tough to hold it all together.

[MS_Indestructible in reply to Marcih]

so sorry for your loss