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happywhenitrains
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So, I try to stay as positive as possible with my posts here, but I think it's safe enough to open up a bit. I've struggled a lot these past few years, and it's all come to a boiling point recently.

My anxiety has affected my stomach to the point where I'm nauseous every day at random, and now getting random headaches. This morning I woke up to an excruciating migraine that brought me to tears.

There are a lot of things going on in my life that I'm uncomfortable talking about openly here, but I feel like this all stems from anxiety and my inability to process certain unresolved traumas. I'm considering medication at this point. I've been on Zoloft and Wellbutrin, but ended up with brain zaps and as an side-effect.

Are you taking meds? Are you not? Whats working for you, if anything at all? Can anyone relate to this? I'm feeling pretty isolated and alone in this because I hate to feel like a burden to others...

#MentalHealth #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder #Depression #Loneliness #PTSD #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Trauma #Addiction #ADHD #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Autism #Caregiving #Relationships #CheckInWithMe #MightyTogether

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Tonight, Jan. 8, 8 PM ET: New to MS: Navigating Your Journey Program [with resource guide attached]

Connect and learn with others who are new to multiple sclerosis and navigating their own journeys. This program offers info on MS and its symptoms, and advice on how to manage your case. Talk to attendees, ask questions of a health care professional and a volunteer who is living with MS, and share your own experiences.

Also find the New to MS Resource Guide on the same page, with info from the program. Note: This program repeats on the second Thursday of every month.

Sign up at www.nationalmssociety.org/Symptoms-Diagnosis/Newly-Diagnosed/New-to-MS

#MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune

Empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS.
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In the last 1-2 years my wife finally found good sleep, and it's been life-changing. It can be done and is so worth trying.

Tomorrow's Ask an MS Expert can help: "Enhancing Sleep Health," 1-8-26 at 12-12:30 p.m. ET

Sleep is crucial for people with MS dealing with fatigue, spasticity or cognitive changes. Learn about the 4 domains of sleep health and the science behind good sleep from Katie Siengsukon, professor of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science and Athletic Training at the Kansas University Medical Center.

Streaming on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. www.nationalmssociety.org/how-you-can-help/get-involved/cale...

This program originally aired on May 8, 2025. All programs are recorded and available at the MS Society's YouTube channel.

#sleep #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune

Empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS.
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What area of your life do you have the MOST responsibilities in?

Select all that apply
4 weeks left
Running a household (cleaning/cooking/errands)
Taking care of my family and/or kids
Work
School
Managing my health care
Managing someone else's health care
Managing finances
Other (share in the comments!)
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"The loss of identity is usually a slow process, as you first try to keep things glued together with willpower fueled by cheap denial."

"It works in the beginning, but [breaks down] quickly and unpredictably.… The Loss of Identity From Chronic Illness is a Form of Trauma."

Can't do the same things, eat the same food, hang out with the same crowd … Who else can relate to this?

Chronic illness changes lives & lifestyles — but we can build back better, stronger.

Thought-provoking article here. Loss of Identity with Chronic Illness & The Plot Twist: Shar...

#ChronicIllness #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune

Loss of Identity with Chronic Illness & The Plot Twist: Sharpened Self-Worth

The loss of identity with chronic illness is an inevitable trauma experienced with a new diagnosis. Here's how to regain your self-worth.
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It's a new year, and with that comes this societal pressure to make and follow through with a list of resolutions/goals for the upcoming year. I don't know about you, but I'm tired of each year starting off with these thoughts that I have to be better, do more and/or accomplish more than I did last year. The truth is, 2025 took a lot of strength to get through, and I'm starting off this year in burnout mode. I don't need to do more or work harder than I already am. Instead of creating lofty goals for myself, I'm choosing to slow down. To focus on listening to my own needs and creating stronger boundaries, and I think that's more than enough. What are your thoughts on New Year's resolutions?

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#MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #ADHD #Autism #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #PTSD #PostTraumaticStressDisorder #Caregiving #Trauma #MightyTogether #CheckInWithMe

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Heisman QB Fernando Mendoza: "I launched the 'Mendoza Burrito' at La Burrita in Berkeley … to honor [my mom's] strength and positivity."

"My mom means the world to me—she’s the most caring and positive person I know—and I’ll keep doing everything I can to support her and others living with MS!"

"In Bloomington, [Indiana], BuffaLouie’s is featuring the “Mendoza Bros. Burger” and Gable’s Bagels is serving the “Mendoza Bros. Cubano” bagel sandwich. Proceeds from both menu items will go directly to [MS funding]."

Fernando and the Indiana University Hoosiers are competing for the college football national championship.

events.nationalmssociety.org/participants/FernandoMendoza

#MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune

I'm supporting the National MS Society!

The National MS Society's vision is a world free of MS. Donate today and help continue the Society’s mission of curing MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives — MS ends with us.
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Happy New Year!! ✨️🌠🫶

Here's to a new, bright, healthy 2026!!
Any other self care you may be adding in for the new year?
#Anxiety
#Caregiving
#Arthritis
#Migraine
#ChronicFatigue
#ChronicPain
#DistractMe
#Asthma

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