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I have MS, nothing else.

July 31, 2025
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A MyMSTeam Member

Oh ok, Chris, I keep seeing them on other sites besides fb.

August 1, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

Beg the question-what symptoms does manic depression/bipolar disorder have then after hearing their response or lack thereof, ask them if it causes this symptom or that symptom. Or you could find Chris Falconer on here and find his pictures of all the symptoms, copy and print them out and show them to whoever is trying to dispute with you. If they still don't get it, find some other people to interact and affiliate yourself with. Take comfort and solace in the fact that there are many, including myself, who are going through the same thing and even worse.

July 31, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

MS can be depressing but it does not make you manic! It is completely different! Do they expect you to be happy about an incurable life altering desie?

July 31, 2025
MyMSTeam

It's understandable to feel frustrated when people confuse multiple sclerosis (MS) with other conditions. While depression can be a symptom or side effect of MS, it's important to be clear that MS is a neurological condition that affects the central nervous system.

Here are some ways to handle these discussions
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It's understandable to feel frustrated when people confuse multiple sclerosis (MS) with other conditions. While depression can be a symptom or side effect of MS, it's important to be clear that MS is a neurological condition that affects the central nervous system.

Here are some ways to handle these discussions:
• Briefly explain that MS is a neurological condition affecting the brain and spinal cord
• Direct people to reliable MS resources if they want to learn more
• Set boundaries by politely but firmly correcting misconceptions
• Remember you don't owe anyone detailed explanations about your health While depression can occur with MS due to neurological changes or as a medication side effect, this is different from having a primary depression diagnosis. If these conversations become overwhelming, it's okay to simply state "MS is a neurological condition" and change the subject.

July 31, 2025

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