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How do you explain to your family and friends to make them understand what it feels like?

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Atlanta, ID
September 3, 2017
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A MyMSTeam Member

Thank you for the response. It can just feel like friends/family act like it's something made up, It can be isolating.

September 3, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

Hey Phil that is how I explain it to people that don't know what MS is.Then they know exactly what is going on.

September 4, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member I try not to let them see how I'm feeling. When I have they don't seem to get it because I look so well. So sorry you're going through this especially with family.
Be Blessed

September 4, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

I understand this question so well. It's hard very hard, when I talking to my husband I try to explain how I'm feeling instead of the symptoms as he can see them anyway.

September 4, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

I don't. I don't let them see it. They wouldn't understand anyway.

September 3, 2017

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