Living with Multiple Sclerosis - Depression

[Richie979]

Love to both of you From Richard and Gill Edwards in England.XX.

[laurenvparrott]

@Richie979 Thank you so much! xoxo

[LuckJustBad]

You're not alone!! I'm going through that now!! The only thing stoping me is my 2 beautiful kids!! If I didn't have them I been gone! Or cause my dad took my 9 away

[laurenvparrott]

@LuckJustBad I'm so glad that your children bring you so much happiness! I wish you the best!

[omv08]

XMRV XMRV

[maciejwrotek]

ever been diagnosed with lyme disease ?

[laurenvparrott]

@maciejwrotek No, I haven't. I hope you are well!

[BeccasueGO]

How Amazing!!!!!!!!!

[laurenvparrott]

@BeccasueGO Thank you! Isn't Jim wonderful?!

[KEMckay10]

My dad has Primary Progressive MS. He gets pretty depressed at times.

Do you have any advice? Because sometimes I feel really annoyed but guilty at the same time.

[laurenvparrott]

I totally understand. Even though I have MS, members of my family have other problems and they're depressed - I feel annoyed and guilty too. My best advice would be to try your hardest to help him, but DO NOT let it affect your life. You can't do everything for your father, but you can be supportive. Just try your best not to feel guilty if he's upset or depressed because it's not your fault. I hope this was helpful!

[crazycardiak]

that was beautiful

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much!

[erikahilton]

before i was diagnosed i was really depressed and tried killing myself a few times and i went through a lot of mental disorders suck as bi polar but it changes besides my depression it's stuck

[laurenvparrott]

Well I'm so glad that you're still here, and I wish you the very best.

[nsirgado]

Hey there name is Nick seen lots of your videos, along with other peoples really helping me out this one hits close to me. I suffer from bipolar/ms take depakote/serequel,xanac,and soon tysabri. I know is not easy bt keep positive. Take care

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you, I try to stay as positive as possible. Have a Merry Christmas!!

[polarlarve]

You know... It makes me so happy that you look sooo great even though you have MS. You are doing such a good job!

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much!!

[tmmylopez]

Lauren Hi. Its Tommy. We talked not too long ago.  I just came back from Mexico and had stem cells shot into my spine. Try everything right.

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Tommy! How are you feeling??

[davinay]

I'm glad your doing well Lauren , I wanted to check on you and say Hi *smiles*.

Wish you and your friend all the very best. XoXo

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much!! I hope you're doing well!!

[chickmagnet8896]

With this latest Tysabri scare do you want to continue taking it or were you pulled off of it? It took me 4 months to get the courage to say yes...just to be told NO. Talk about depression! Have you ever felt emotional yet were unable to express it, I've had that on and off. Do you take anything for depression...if you don't mind me asking? As for faith...I know first hand it works...AMEN!

[laurenvparrott]

Hello! I started Tysabri after all of the controversy. I haven't had a problem with not being able to express my emotions, but I was on Lexapro at one point to help with my depression. I'm not on anything right now and I'm doing very well. I'm POSITIVE that my faith has a lot to do with that!!

[gurglez]

Again, this was an awesome video :)

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much!

[teslagirlM]

Excellent video. Well done guys! I completely understand what you are talking about. I have been there too. Wishing you both continued success in every way!

Marlo

xx

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much! I just made a comment on your video too...I wish you the best!!

[d21rich]

Over the last 4-6 months I have found myself on the verge of crying a lot of the time. Not crying out of sadness but just getting emotional about the most bizarre things. It can be caused by the most common 'guy emotion' which is to do with sports. Seeing people overcome adversity can start me off these days. I first noticed this happening after Tysabri dose #1. I had #4 last week. I am going to discuss it with my neurologist next time I see her.

[laurenvparrott]

That happens to me all the time! I cry over anything and everything. I would definitely talk to your neurologist, but just know that you're not the only one! Good luck with everything!

[paulo1149]

That was refreshing, guys. It's a rare treat to hear such honesty. Really liked the progress by inches not miles thought, and getting better by living life by the basics.

It would be nice to have the angle descend and tell us it's all going to be cool. But absent that (which does happen sometimes), I've found that faith is the key when it really gets dark. Believing that somehow God is going to work it for good, just as He promises (Rom 8:28), gives hope and steadfastness. KUTGW, and God bless.

[laurenvparrott]

Hey!! Don't you love what Jim said? He's great and his advice really helped me! Faith is absolutely the key. I pray all the time and my faith has definitely allowed me to get through the roughest times.

God bless!!!

[7mumfred7]

hi........... Just another remarkable video.

Not much more to say, but to keep making them.

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you!

[Tobes500]

Positive!

[laurenvparrott]

Absolutely!

[tonywilde1234]

More inspirational stuff :) The comment about little victories is so right, from little acorns major oaks grow. Thanks once again to you both.

Tony xx

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Tony! Thank you so much! Yes, I love that...from little acorns major oaks grow. That's so true!

[carlogiovanni]

Hey Lauren. Nice to meet you Jim. I love your name -- Jim Fortune! I've suffered from depression as well, and I know that feeling that you're not sure how or if you're going to feel better.

Brilliant video, brilliant message.

Carl xx

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Carl!! Thank you for your message! It's nice to be able to relate to each other like that...I think the majority of people who I've met on YouTube has had similar feelings. It's nice to feel so not alone!!

Much love :)

[blondehell28]

Thank U for this video.

My MS has not been good to me latly.

I have been very depressed and just hearing this was a good thing.

Take Care of U and your friend also.

Sue

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Sue!! I am so glad that hearing us talk about depression being normal was a good thing for you! I know how it feels when MS isn't being good, but I also know that you will get better! Good luck with everything and I wish you a quick recovery period!!

[wikijoy]

Keep inspiring people! I created a video on shifting perspective, I hope it helps too

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you! I watched the videos on your page...they are great!

[OSA503]

Been there too...and sometimes you do have to make yourself stay positive.

Its a struggle.

Jolie

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Jolie! Yes, it is definitely a struggle, but my life is so much easier to live when I'm positive!! Good luck with everything!

[chourtnii]

both of you are so amazing. I wish all of you the best. your great and you have to know that you inspire so many people, including those who dont suffer either of those disorders but even the at home deeply depressed moms and dads. Good god you give me and my family such inspiration.

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so very much! Jim and I really hoped that this video would help anyone who is suffering, and I appreciate your message more than you know!

[harveysmummy]

Hi Lauren & Jim!

thank you so much for this video, you have both given some fantastic advice and I feel very happy that you have both shared these with us!

I am sure that this video will be extremely well received, especially with those in Limboland or newly diagnosed with ANY illness!

I asked my parnter to consider helping me end it all a few years ago, but since then I have turned my life around! I now set small goals and achieve them with pride!

Thank you so much xx Keep smiling! Mel xxx

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Mel!! Thank you so much for your comment! I am SO HAPPY that you were able to turn your life around!! Achieving small goals one at a time is the key!! Look at you now!

Much love, Lauren :)

[faroo7a21]

Hi Lauren, am very happy 2 c u again :) u look sweet .. & Jim looks great .. thanks alot 2 u both

[laurenvparrott]

Hello!! Thank you for your comment!

[dmplaura]

Ohhh sweetie. I had suicidal thoughts as well. I wanted to cross the street and be hit by a car. That was my 'plan'. It's completely normal during the limbo period (which is absolutely atrocious), so please if you're in limbo, it DOES get better.

Nice to meet you Jim! You look and sound like a great person. Keep up the good fight, both of you! :)

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Laura! Yes, it DOES get better! Fortunately I only felt like that once and it was over 8 years ago :) Isn't Jim great? He is a dear friend. I hope you're doing well!

[dmplaura]

Yeah, my Trigeminal Neuralgia's been acting up like mad (I quit smoking cold turkey, I don't know if I told you that?) in September, and it was such a shock that it nearly forced me into a relapse. I see my neuro Monday though, we'll see what he says. I just take Clonazepam when it gets really bad for me and that seems to tide me over.

[laurenvparrott]

Good luck with everything - I wish you the best!!

[BretagneShrew]

thats so true, I would feel soooo much better if I had a definative diagnosis. the not knowing is the hardest part. sometimes I seriously feel like screaming :S

[laurenvparrott]

Oh I know! Not knowing is definitely the hardest part!

[jcrane722]

Lauren always tells others what they should really hear. Good for you Lauren!!

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you!

[nlparr1]

Honest and straightforward. Thanks for being real with your emotions, you do a service for others.

[qualisarx]

Thank you both! I agree with everything said.

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much!