I have been reading all the teckie. information on MS and knowing me I will need to read it a few more times before I actually retain a portion of so much information. I kept myself ignorant for 15 years on everything about MS since my possible dx in 85. I had my own lingo but it is so nice to have the actual names and correct terminology to my symptoms...etc
              When sitting with my lawyer after my second car accident , he looked at me and told me "Girl you do have MS" I have seen many cases. Like eh , I don't need a neuro. LOL He wanted me to go home and write him a summary of my life since my car accident. Moi, dissect my life?
              I did and I must tell you when I read what I wrote, I thought who is this pathetic woman. (it was a time when I hit my one and only deep low). I gave it a few days and redid the letter . Still a lost soul but not as pathetic as my previous state of mind was.
              I look at myself as I once was , an independent intelligent single mom working as a professional Realtor. I miss the old Dora alot. I think my cognitive symptoms have effect me the most. My concentration and ability to retain is what I miss the most. For one that read so much on a variety of topics , I feel out of touch and yes dumb. I no longer can converse as I once did and this is not from lack of trying. More than often it is for lack of remembering or trying to listen intensly trying to keep on track.
              This year I plan to make changes in my life to help me feel mentally better about myself. I have started off slow with wrestling with a bug this month and with now having three super good days I feel more of my real self and ready to challenge the world.
              So before I write a novel. I just want to state that getting involved with an internet support group has opened up my eyes to a greater understanding. Their abilities for sharing with strangers never goes unnoticed. I for one would like to thank each and every MSer of my support group.
Dora

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