Multiple Sclerosis & Depression: Never Give Up

A video dealing with depression and suicidal ideation associated with Multiple Sclerosis and betaferons.

We are not alone. Many people throughout the world struggle with this disease and can help each other.

Kubler- Ross Stages of Grief
Denial - The doctors are wrong. I have been diagnosed there is nothing wrong. I feel fine.
Anger - why in the (*& did this happen to me. What did I do damnit?
Bargaining - I will be a better person if this disease takes it easy on me. I will give to the needy
Depression - I have abandoned hope. God is far from me. I want to die. What's the use?
Acceptance- This is how my life is now. I will make the most of it and enjoy it.

Can you feel that? That hope surfacing and rising above the gloom and doom you feel.
It is your ticket out of the darkness. Multiple Sclerosis - 0 Human Spirit - 100
Game OVER.

Take care and God bless you my MS family

Category:

People & Blogs

Tags:

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Depression
• Suicide
• Kubler Ross
• Stages of Grief
• pseudobulbar phenomenon
• white matter
• neuronal damage
• sadness

[fenderbender83]

hi Mark i have been watching your videos since my diagnosis 3 years ago----i have ppms and i struggle with thoughts of suicide--im not depressed dont know why? but i went for the ccsvi a week and a half ago and since then the pain and spacisity has gotten alot worse . i dont have any support really and i really need to talk to someone who understands ---pls help-- my name is Bradley and im 28

[irishbear76]

@fenderbender83

Bradley. This body is temporary. It is not our place to say "I have had enough and I am done suffering". I know what it is like to want to die for relief from what has happened in our body. I will tell you that I am also starting to wonder if MS is ever REALLY gone. I just need for you to hold on for medical science to catch up or maybe a miraculous healing could happen. That option is taken off the table when we give up. Do not trust your mind. Call loved ones NOW. Love you. M

[irishbear76]

@fenderbender83

YOu can Skype me.. I believe I am listed as irishbear76 there too. Oh, Bradley. I sure wish my inbox wasn't so flooded. I almost missed this message.

[irishbear76]

@fenderbender83

Also remember it takes sometimes more than 6 months to see the benefit and many feel worse right after due to the body repairing itself. FIbrin. ANyway. You are in prayer.

[AWDESIGNS8]

i never ask god that if i do this type of thing just go with it , god will be with you every step of the way.god family and friends thats all you need in life. love april

[irishbear76]

@AWDESIGNS8

God is what is left when our friends turn their backs on us. :) He will never let you down April. Love to you.

[auntoni51]

Yes, life is a precious gift.....But im here to tell you, YOU are too.....You empower and encourage me so very much with your videos....going on the 3rd month of rehab and i have those days that i hate myself for this rotten condition and complain about how much of my life has been altered by it.....but i know im a blessed woman for my family, life, and friends...you have brought me up and put a smile on my soul more times than i can count......GOD bless you, my friend........ione marie

[FritoCat]

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement, I really appriciate it as do a lot of others. You are a wonderful person.

[2010ironside]

@irishbear76 tried LDN as so many positive reports and lifts the gloom, stay tuned

[grok7777777]

so great to know im not so alone with my plight. took guts and love to post your thoughts. t.y.

[Mrsvjkaz]

Mark I watch your videos always and I can tell this video came right when I need someone to pick me up. Diagnosed in 1985, been on Copaxone, Rebif, Betasaron, Copaxone again andc now Tysabri for two years with not much change. I have no where to turn, My neuro keeps saying pills will be out soon - well for me soon is here and nothing new. Do I stay on Tysabri (risk pml) and watch myself deterorate. I always fell up after hearing you.