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How do you deal with it. I take an antidepressant. I’m in therapy but am angry about my diagnosis. I need to come to terms with it; accept it and try to figure out changes that I need to make in my life that are going to affect others. I am having a very hard time accepting it.

I don’t think I would be having such a hard time if I was not having so many cognitive issues. It scares me.

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Ali_B62

33 years and I am still having difficulty accepting it, but then I am extremely stubborn. I suppose it's a little by little kind of thing. Concentrate on what you CAN do, what you used to be able to do doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. Have the best life that you can is the aim for all of us. It can be very scary, but if you accept a little bit every day, you will get there. Much love and blessings to you!🥰

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Reach out to your medical community, your family, or/and your friends when you need to, Tulip77 I have done all of the above and it helps, but it is a challenge at times. Keep Smiling, my friend :-D

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kdali

For me the cognitive difficulty is the root cause of all those things.

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twooldcrows

at first it is hard ...especially about not being able to work that was the worsted ....but you have to realize that you still have a wonderful life ahead of you ...you can deside to enjoy it or forget why ...i chose to just go with it and not let it stop me in my life that i will go on keeping on and laugh at it and just get the right med for you that you can keep on doing what you want sometimes we have to change the way we may have done it before but we do fight it for we are still very strong ....i am stubborn and what to keep on keeping on...i will keep going on my way ...can't ride my bike anymore but my husband bought me a different one ...i love to go fast so we go to the beach and play on our toys that i can drive and enjoy life and the beauty that is out there to enjoy and you can too ...stay strong and know yes you can do it ....love and much happiness...

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Amore55

Tulip77. It took me a VERY long time to realize that this was really my life. But I continue to have a very good “run” in spite of the doctors saying I have had this disease since 1990. I also take 2 antidepressants, one helps alleviate the pain. What has worked for me is simply getting up in the morning, getting past my initial horrible static morning, then getting on with things. Believe me, I have had some wicked dark days.I still talk to a therapist. It helps me handle any daily things, I do self care. Private message me if you want info.

Meanwhile, take from people here what helps and leave the rest. But share, share, share! Love, Kelly xx

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pamgarner

awe:(.you are not alone,anger is my 1st emotion to show up!i think that is why this disease is so difficult,it is full of emotions.No matter what I still keep getting up and some days are difficult to keep p ushing yourself.despite crying,anger,extreme saddness for the life that has been lost.and has changed,just keep on being a warrior and do the best you can and you will feel good about things knowing you gave it your best.emotions come and go but our new lives are here,you are not alone!it took me 2 anti depressants:D

Angry-It almost seems the more I try not to be, the more angry I get.

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