Funny how my perspective changed

When I first started having trouble with foot drop I was upset because nobody could tell I had difficulty .... now I'm upset because they can.

[2littletime]

I feel your pain...I am by no means a "spring chicken", but I hate being treated like an "old bird". Most will wait while I try to keep up & the ones that don't....I can let them go. 😏

[Hidden in reply to 2littletime]

Thank you for feedback nice to know I'm not the only one

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

I think most people that know me pay it no mind, mostly because I don't. I wear my braces like they are a part of me.

And if they don't like it? Well, sounds like a "there" problem.🤣😂🤣🤗💕🌠

[Hidden in reply to Jesmcd2]

Hi thank you for reply, I try to be that person, but sometimes find it hard not to take it to heart

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Hidden]

Are you new to this Hidden ? I can understand that it can be hard to accept the changes that ms brings!we all can! 😊 And then there are the "looks" 😒 the are you contagious? The pity look. The oh, there's nothing wrong with you look. Did I miss any? 🌝

The thing is, you can't control what other people think. Only YOU can control what YOU think! So what? You have foot drop. Welcome to the club my friend!😊 You will find Alot of us do, I have it in both feet. Do you wear a brace for yours? 🤗💕🌠

[Hidden in reply to Jesmcd2]

yes wear an AFO on right leg , I am a letter carrier, so the looks can be pretty extreme, especially when new people move onto route, and of course in the summer when AFO is on full display. And no not new to this just now twelve years since diagnosis. Thank you for your responce

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Hidden]

I wear 2 and shorts all summer. I look at it as, it doesn't change who I am as a person. They actually help me stay mobile. And bottom line is, it really doesn't concern them.

Or you can just give them a hug, and tell them it's contagious!😂😂🤗💕🌠

[Hidden in reply to Jesmcd2]

I love the contagious hug idea, (of course with covid now not practicable) but I have had the fear of contagion reaction over the years. thanks for the laugh

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Hidden]

What's really funny is my brother believed it!!!😂🤣😂🤗💕🌠

[erash in reply to Jesmcd2]

I’m with you Jesmcd2

I just ordered my walker and I’m looking forward to increased ease of mobility. Let others think what they will.

[pamgarner in reply to erash]

ok i ask the dr. for a prescription for the walker because insurance will pay part of it,he replied "i am proud of you, so many people are embarrassed to use a walker"I am all about staying mobile,canes walkers,wheelchairs,don't tell me I can't go!

[Hidden in reply to erash]

that sounds great keep it up!

[rjoneslaw]

I understand what ur saying

[Hidden in reply to rjoneslaw]

thanks

[goatgal]

Ah, yes

[Hidden in reply to goatgal]

nice to know some can relate , thanks

[mrsmike9]

It's not just walking, either! I've been struggling with remembering, word finding, etc. for what seems like years. Not many others seem to notice (or they're just being polite). The other day my (brain damaged) son said, "You seem to be forgetting more than ever today." (sigh)

[Hidden in reply to mrsmike9]

Yes I can relate to that as well, sometimes I'll be talking with someone in the morning, and can't come up with a name or word, and many hours later it will inexplicably pop into my head( of course the person I was speaking with is long gone, and conversation forgotten0 but seems still important to me. so your not alone

[mrsmike9 in reply to Hidden]

With me I'll be talking and my train of thought just derails. Or "what is that word?" or "where was that put?" and on and on....