Another thing that’s come with MS is dealing with feelings of depression and anxiety. It’s tough not to feel isolated at times, and there are moments when I feel sad, frustrated, or just a bit helpless. And while these feelings aren’t easy to experience, I’ve come to realise they’re a normal part of living with a chronic illness. I try not to beat myself up about it and instead allow myself to feel what I’m feeling.

When I was first diagnosed with MS, I thought the physical symptoms would be the hardest part to cope with. But I quickly realised that the mental side of it could be just as challenging. MS isn’t just something that affects your body—it takes its toll on your mind, too. In this post, I want to share a bit about the emotional hurdles that come with MS and the things that have helped me get through them.

In November 2023, my world as I knew it changed forever. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and at that moment, it felt like my life had come to an end. It was as if the ground beneath me had crumbled, and I didn’t know what to do next.