Multiple Sclerosis and DEPRESSION

[@jennyo9120]

Happy to have found your KZbin channel. Wishing you and all MS patients strength.

[@Salvatore-1980]

Hello Beautiful... Yep.. it's me again!😂 You definitely nailed the depression feeling in this video. I've also dealt with depression and these feelings for decades. My mind would get stuck on one negative thought or feeling and not let it go, or I would my mind would get suck on many negative thoughts and feelings to the extreme all at once. It's very hard to keep a clear head in all that fog. As you said you can't just sweep depression under the rug. Recently, medication has helped me tremendously. While medication is not for everyone, there is always someone (or a dog) to listen or help. We just got to be brave enough to ask. Not every day is sunshine, and pretty flowers and cloudy skies and rain never last forever. While I don't know your whole life and all your struggles, from what I can put together, you are a brilliant woman with a beautiful heart and soul.🙏❤ Keep well, Laura!😘

[@lauraironstalksms]

Hello you 👋😊. Always nice to see your comments on here and interesting to see your thoughts on the topic. Sorry to hear that you have been dealing with depression for decades 😔, but great that you have found a medication that works for you and can help you through those rainy days. You're right, medication is not for everyone, maybe I could have tried an alternative medication, but as you suggested my dog's are my medicine :-) Equally though I was never given a different option and also unfortunately depression doesn't seem to be something which is followed up on. There are different states of depression from MS, the physical depression. Pain is often the presenting symptom of depression, and then the psychological symptoms of depression which is a depletion of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine or dopamine in the central nervous system. I had very severe depression from from my last relapse in 2019, I don't think you always fully get over the psychological issues and that's where I believe depression can linger even if no pain is present. Thanks for your very kind message, that means a lot. Please keep well, and stroke 100 dogs 😂🐶🧡

[@jonrussell3538]

Very proud of you for sharing ❤

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Thank you for highlighting this. Depression is very common in MS and newer research is showing that it is a distinct symptom of MS. We are not depressed because we have MS, it is a symptom of MS.

[@lauraironstalksms]

😊 Yes, absolutely. I also think some of the medication/DMTs can also cause symptoms of depression too.

[@lauraironstalksms]

Depression is one of the most common symptoms of MS and can occur at any point in the course of the disease. It does not indicate weakness of character and should not be considered something shameful that needs to be hidden. It deserves the same careful assessment and treatment as any other symptom of MS. It's not the easiest thing to talk about because of the stigma that lies behind it, but I believe depression needs a voice and so here's mine. Note - The beautiful blanket in the background is handmade by Lisa and she is at @lisajmf68 to take any requests 🧡

[@mohammedbaashar8238]

Hello Laura. Going through depression without medications is a step that requires respect. Depression is more than exhausting, it's a life-sentence that flips your life upside down and changing who you are. Thanks tons for the informative video 👊

[@lauraironstalksms]

You're welcome Mohammed

[@morganmbartram]

It's nice that you give that comment Mohammed. I took myself off medications for depression/anxieties a few years ago. Simply due to not being able to afford that £20 average in prescriptions at the time whilst waiting for an appeal. However, I never went back on them, yet many people frown at me for not taking something to "try and help myself". Makes me feel I'm failing myself. I'm dealing with a few conditions, but your comment made another person feel better.

[@morganmbartram]

You mention in your video "instead of me talking to you and boring you" - you don't do this, Laura. I've just found you and you're easy to listen to.

[@MysticalDreamFire]

❤ Ty for sharing

[@lauraironstalksms]

You're very welcome. Hope you're well ❤️

[@chumola9]

I don't have any friends. That may sound sad, but I don't mind. I am happy. No, I don't get depressed either. I believe it has to do with my faith, I an a Baha'i.

[@andrews3347]

Really well done. You've made the topic very clear.

[@lauraironstalksms]

Thank you Andrew

[@lisamartin-flaven7769]

Very thought provoking because I think we all try to hide it from people for fear of them not understanding. Lovely video Thankyou Laura it’s made me not feel so alone with my depression and reminds me others suffer the same.

[@lauraironstalksms]

Yes, so easy to hide and not talk about it. Having the right support and understanding around you makes the world of difference. You are definitely not alone ❤️

[@Returned2Forever]

I'll be darned...that movie was slightly creative. New camera views? Who'd a thunk. I don't get depressed even with the ms even though some of the symptoms are daunting. I'm never going to give up! Grey hair at this point huh? I had never noticed it before...is that an Adams Family halloween thing? Just messing with ya a bit laura...best of luck. It was good seeing you out & about happy. Say hello to Ada for me. Bye.

[@lauraironstalksms]

Hello 👋😊 Well thanks very much, I'm really interested in photography and videography so I thought I'd put the two together and see what happened! Trying to convey a topic message in a bit of a different way. The hair.. It's an interesting mesh of browns, reds and brassy tones 😂 but yes totally getting ready for the Halloween spirit... I'm really pleased you don't get depressed, keep strong! I think a good sense of humour helps. Ada says hi back. Keep well and look after yourself 😊🧡

[@Returned2Forever]

@@lauraironstalksms You bet Laura i appreciate it. Thanks so much. New career?

[@lauraironstalksms]

@Returned2Forever you're welcome 🤗... Now wouldn't that be amazing!

[@Returned2Forever]

@@lauraironstalksms It would be incredible if you could somehow manage it. Alot of competition out there! Even people making movies with iPhones. Maybe you could surprise yourself...

[@CharlesStevenage]

Hey Laura, I’m putting up with MS and I don’t struggle with depression because I don’t have depression infact it’s the opposite! The only reason is because I am an actual Christian! In this modern era more but all times people have had depression and many do have depression who don’t have MS. It’s a tough subject for most but I thought I would let you know seeing I am in the MS club!

[@lauraironstalksms]

I am very happy for you 🙌☀️

[@CharlesStevenage]

@@lauraironstalksms bless you Laura ❤️

[@ellyrussell3319]

❤❤❤

[@lauraironstalksms]

❤️❤️❤️

[@andrewcozens8052]

A very brave thing to post! Self-awareness, coupled with a positive and pragmatic approach, will give you the best chance of continuing your positive fight when it strikes. 🫶👏🤙

[@lauraironstalksms]

Wow, think that's the first time I've been considered pragmatic 😊.. But thank you, I really appreciate your comment. Yes it was outside of my comfort zone, but hey what the heck. Sometimes you gotta ''feel the fear and do it anyway" otherwise I'll never experience true growth.