Living with Multiple Sclerosis - Insecurity

[jabold]

Hi Lauren! Wow, what a cutie-pie! I found your videos while researching the JC virus because I was unfamiliar with it.

I have had MS since '92, been on Betaseron; Avonex; and recently switched to Gilenya. Still fully mobile. :)

Good luck!

[heavenlydove1920]

So beautifully articulated. I have MS - 15 years, diagnosed 2003. With some physical challenges it can be hard sometimes to handle the mix of "stuff". It is really what you make of it. One of my mottoes is "Keep moving, keep learning, keep fighting!" and the other is "So, what ARE you going to do with those lemons?" I enjoy your videos.

[laurenvparrott]

@heavenlydove1920 I agree completely! I love your motto! Thank you for writing!

[XdefinitecodeX]

hi lauren I think you're absolutely right! i always thought this and you speak it out...its not right to compare yourself to others because there will always be people that look better than you or have an easier life...it just makes you sad..but it depends so muchs on how you deal with your life and your situation..and i think although it sounds hard the positive side of your disease is that you appreciate the things you have in your life much more so you live more intensive..i wish you the best

[laurenvparrott]

@XdefinitecodeX I completely agree with you!! Thank you for writing! I wish you the best!

[laurenvparrott]

@dmslova Thank you so much! It was expensive but well worth it!

[tpassa66]

Hi Lauren, i wanted to tell you that I think you are a beautiful person inside and out. You have such a positive attitude and you are hands down an inspiration to everyone. I do not have m.s but my sister does. She was diagnosed in 2007. She's going through a pretty rough time, though she wont admit it. So much of her spirit has changed since her diagnosis. She's so sad. Withdrawn. Part of my heart is broken for her. I want to help her but i dont know what to do.I searched m.s on YouTube to fin

[laurenvparrott]

@tpassa66 Hello! Thank you very much for your kind comment! I think it's very thoughtful to be so concerned for your sister, and my best advice would be to stay positive around her and be as supportive as possible. It's really important to understand an MS patient's limitations and to support what she needs. I hope this was helpful! Take care!

[hallurthomsen]

Hi Lauren :-)

Liked this video, and you are absolutely right. Keep up the good work. All your video's are a such great comfort, and you come with allot of answers to many questions.

Thank you :-)

best regards

Hallur...

[laurenvparrott]

@hallurthomsen Hi Hallur! Thank you so much! I'm so glad my videos answer some of your questions! I wish you the best!

[medad1]

Hi Lauren :)

This is what is usually say to MS patients here "don't compare your self with other patients cause every case should be treated as a unique one… bodies are not the same"

Regards

Mody :)

[laurenvparrott]

@medad1 Hi Mody! That's right, bodies are not the same and we all have different symptoms. I hope you're feeling well!! :)

[KSTdancer]

I find your videos to be such a comfort! I don't know anyone with M.S or have anyone to really talk to who has M.S or knows what I am dealing with so facebook can be helpful in that way- but everything you have said is 100% accurate. Thanks for your videos, they are so great and your positive voice and spirit are wonderful!

[laurenvparrott]

@KSTdancer Thank you so much! I hope you are doing well!

[es4205]

You are such an inspiration to anyone who has MS. Thanks for all of your insight and the promotion of greatness you portray as a person that can overcome and excel even with this grand hurdle you continue to leap over.

Ed

[laurenvparrott]

@es4205 Hi Ed! Wow, thank you so much for such a kind comment! That really means so much to me!! I hope you are doing well!

[laurenvparrott]

@sandyCanada56 Thanks for writing! It's so nice hearing from you Sandy! I'll be making my other video soon!

[zekest]

Thanks for being my friend on facebook,Lauren. Go MSU...and Go Iowa Hawkeyes!!!

[laurenvparrott]

@zekest Oh my gosh, of course! Go Big Ten!!

[nobogeys72]

Wow! Thanks so much for these videos! You'll probably never know how much they mean to so many people. You are a shining beacon in this ever uncertain life with MS. I'm always a fairly positive person, but it's good to know that you're out there to lift me up if I need a boost!  (No pressure or anything!) Thanks for being who you are! Bill

[laurenvparrott]

@nobogeys72 Hi Bill! Thank you so much! Wow, what a compliment! That is very sweet of you to say!!

[frankieloveband]

Wishing you the best - will be praying for you, - Forget Facebook- you can find me on You Tube - Your condition looks great for 10 years- God Bless

[laurenvparrott]

@frankieloveband Thank you so much!! God Bless!!

[magikmarc1]

I'm going thru some cognitive problems myself right now.... I wasn't ready for this until after I turned 70 or so... but here I am at 41 and losing my memory.

I pray that your test results come back ok.

Marc Coppins

[laurenvparrott]

@magikmarc1 I know, I feel like I can relate to my grandparents so much! I'm 26 and we have the same cognitive issues! I'll keep you posted!

[magikmarc1]

I will say a prayer for you about your test results. If you need some examples on cognitive problems, please feel free to find me on facebook... I'm going thru that very thing right now.

[laurenvparrott]

@magikmarc1 Thank you so much! I appreciate you telling me that I'm not the only one!

[MSVlogSupport]

Hi Lauren,

This is a great topic and you have a great message. The unknown is the worst part of having MS. I use to be a person who cared way too much on what other people thought of me. Getting MS made me realize how many things I missed out on worrying over that. So now I live my life how I want and if I fail at least I tried.

So in a way getting MS made me live my life :-) I agree about facebook but I now am happy for people where I may have been jealous before!

[laurenvparrott]

@MSVlogSupport Hi Andrea! Oh my gosh I totally agree! MS also made me realize that I don't care what other people think because I have no control of the disease...all I can do is try my best!! About Facebook, a piece of me will always be envious of people who can do things that I can't, but I mean it when I say that I'm happy for them! I've learned to adjust to the disease and I'm a really happy person!

It was great hearing from you!! Have a great week!

Lauren :)

[5ChiLanta]

Hi Lauren -- I want to be your friend on fb.

-Brandi

[laurenvparrott]

@5ChiLanta Hi Brandi! Feel free to look me up!

[5ChiLanta]

@laurenvparrott I tried -- I can't find you :-(

[laurenvparrott]

@5ChiLanta I'm there, it's under Lauren Parrott. I wish I knew what to say!

[tonywilde1234]

HI gorgeous, woohoo how GLAM do you look !!! Glad you are ok, I was just thinking that it's been a while since i saw a new video and was hoping you weren't ill.The thing about insecurity is that EVERYONE gets it, even the most beautiful / successful people. I read about Uma Thurman having body dysmorphic syndrome where she looks in the mirror and see's only ugliness. If it happens to someone like that then anyone can feel that way too.

Good luck with the test much love your friend

Tony xxxxx

[laurenvparrott]

@tonywilde1234 Hi Tony!! You are so incredibly sweet as always! I've been doing great! I haven't made a video because I've been so busy! Thank you for thinking of me!! I can't believe that about Uma Thurman! You're so right - if she can feel that way, ANYONE can feel that way!

Thank you for wishing me good luck!

Many hugas and kisses! Much love!

Lauren :)

[WithCourage2008]

Another great video, Lauren! So inspirational!! :-P You look gorgeous! I love ur necklace :-)

[laurenvparrott]

@WithCourage2008 Thank you so much! That is so sweet!!

[sonjalun]

Yes, i'm different because i have MS, but i'm proud of being different!

[laurenvparrott]

@sonjalun Me too! You are so right!!

[vbeachy]

Hi Lauren;

You got it: It is the UNKNOWN that is the scariest.

[laurenvparrott]

@vbeachy I know!!

[trosper]

ive looked for you on facebook but have not been able to find you. can you send me a link to ur page please and thank you

[CuteTeef]

you are always so inspiring Lauren, thank you for the video

[laurenvparrott]

@CuteTeef Thank you so much for your comment!! That is so sweet!

[christinedavi]

go to Joel Osteens website and listen to todays sermon. It was all about what your talking about.

Love, Christine

[laurenvparrott]

@christinedavi Hi Christine! Oh my gosh that's amazing! I love Joel Osteen!

[lovingfatalist]

This puts me in mind of "Desiderata" (meant as a compliment)