New Podcast Series from MSAA!

[DanaMSAA]

MSAA is pleased to present a three-part podcast series entitled “Finding Joy in the Process: Managing Mental Health in the MS Journey.” This program is part of MSAA’s 2024 MS Awareness Month theme – Improving Lives Through Supportive Connections.

Each part of this podcast series centers around the theme of Managing Mental Health in the MS Journey.

Part 1 - Mental Health and MS

Part 2 - The Power of Positive Thinking

Part 3 - Social Interactions and Connections

Listen to this series now by streaming MSAA Podcast on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting mymsaa.org/podcasts

[Xvettech]

thank you! My dr said I should see a phsychologist. I think he’s wrong! MS is something extremely hard to deal with! Especially when you use to go 100 mph now you can only go 5. 10 if you’re. Lucky!

[CatsandCars in reply to Xvettech]

MS is indeed very hard to deal with. I apologize in advance if I misunderstood your post. It sounds like you do not want to see a psychologist. I'm not judging your reaction, but I'm interested in why you wouldn't want help with the huge load of emotional crap that comes with losing things like your job, your independence, and the ability to live your life without pain or feeling beyond exhausted. I don't know if you've had a bad experience with therapy, or if you feel like your doctor seemed to be implying that there was something wrong with you personally? Because that would really suck. Whether your doctor was being a jerk or not, I feel like the right mental health professional can be helpful to anyone who's struggling. I don't think it means that we're crazy or something is wrong with us.

[Xvettech in reply to CatsandCars]

I did take it personally I’m not exactly a people person. I have a hard time talking to them. To me it was like he was saying I’m crazy and he doesn’t understand the hardships of this debilitating disease. I have lost so much already and there's more to come. Yet everyone expects me to b what they consider normal. I was never normal

[CatsandCars in reply to Xvettech]

I'm so sorry things suck so much for you. For what it's worth, I don't think you're crazy. And "normal" is wayyy overrated!

[Xvettech in reply to CatsandCars]

RIGHT!?

[Xvettech in reply to Xvettech]

Thank you

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Thank you for bringing attention to these podcasts with this post,  DanaMSAA ! I plan on listening to them!

[PWilli]

I already do telehealth with a licensed mental health professional. Talking one on one has been very beneficial for me. She helps me to reframe things and I can see things from a different perspective. I’m glad MSAA has such helpful assistance for us. Headed to the podcast right now! Thank you, Dana!

Pam