@helenlodahl Helen, oh gosh, it’s understandable to feel so scared and helpless when your once dependable body is letting you down. Everything comes to a screeching halt and trying wrap your head around this enormous change is overwhelming! We go through a grieving process for what we’ve lost as our lives change. It’s how we deal with the loss that can make or break us in the end.

I’m having to go through the same thing with making adjustments for what I can no longer do. However, we can adapt to our situations. My sister with MS bought a Hover-round motorized chair to use in and out of her house. I didn’t mention in my last posting that my sister passed away last summer. But NOT from any complications with MS. She was 84 and had lived a long, adventurous life.
She was incredibly artistic, athletic and active. And also one of the most vain people I’ve ever known! When she developed MS at 50, she vowed never to use a cane, walker or wheel chair. Well, at 78, when she eventually got to the point where MS took her mobility, and ability to stand, she finally caved and got the scooter. It actually gave her wings!! She felt rejuvenated to finally get back outside on the deck, took ‘walks’ on the sidewalk around the neighborhood, was able to join her family again for dinners, shopping, etc.
She kept in shape on an elliptical bike with foot peddle straps to keep her feet in place. She received physical therapy to learn alternative ways to keep limber, did upper body strength training and kept active with her watercolor. She missed her passion of playing golf and horseback riding. But found other activities to fill the void.
This was my long-winded attempt to say that we have a remarkable ability to rise and tackle what is required of us. I’ve always practiced the motto of Accept, Adapt and Move on...it has helped to keep me focused anytime I’ve had a setback. I re-stage my thought process and push forward from there.
You are very strong to have gotten this far in your MS Journey. I firmly believe your healthy lifestyle and diet have kept you from having relapses before now. Try to keep positive and do the best you can to keep physically active and distracted. What are some hobbies you enjoy?

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