Mood Changes in MS

This video explores why and how people with MS experience
changes in mood, and provides the latest information on how these symptoms can be addressed-from physical activity, medications and counseling to self-management strategies.

[@jeanninesanders8152]

We found out that my husband had MS a year ago. I've noticed the mood swings and him snapping episodes. I'm glad I found this video that explains a little more about the symptoms. I was really wondering if it was me or my daughter causing the episodes. This video came at the right time. I didn't know what to do or what to say. I now will try and have that conversation with my husband. Thank you

[@sundaisycake3372]

BonBon 😆 I love that name. I’ll get my own therapy dog one day. I’m 30 just diagnosed last Christmas time. These success stories help me. I was a security officer then ran off of stress. It caught up with me now. But God has a bigger better plan.

[@Tns85]

Ms has totally changed the way I handle every day tasks.

[@susanwest3087]

Congratulations to Anne Marie for doing this video and having the courage to talk about her struggles. We are "sisters" belonging to the NYC chapter of the NMSS and helping out when needed. You have given me courage. I thank you

[@QBlackDeathQ]

We need to help one another, not just read each other's hurt, and stay silent. Multiple sclerosis affects us differently. . . I know! It makes us feel different, but we are all suffering, and we are all hurting from the same illness in different ways. Let's stick together! Please, let's try and help each other . P.S Have you ever noticed that people with multiple sclerosis seem nice? If so; have you ever heard the saying that not everything that shines is gold? Let us all be gold, and not foul's gold. Please let's help one another as It not only makes me happy, but all of us happy to know someone cares.

[@mikenicoletti3899]

Well said

[@sandrajdavis1236]

Such considerant words and knowledge on MS that’s a lifter some people may never understand the battle. People with MS have to focus on every move & thought they have

[@bensadeghipour2269]

My MS Disease healing testimony my mouth is short of words,I am so happy because Dr Emmanuel healed me from MS disease a herbalist from west Africa, I have been suffering from it for the past 2years, I have spent money on different medication but it the same, until some lady testify about this dr Emmanuel i decided to give a try, that's how i found my self healed, i can't keep this I got to testify too, chart him up through his WhatsApp [phone] He can also cured Herpes virus Alzheimer's Cold Brain tumor Etc Or E-mail: [e-mail] kzbin.info/door/pUsOO5kNWlqOYzaWgtQuHQ ..

[@IgN5P]

Many with MS get depressed many years before any clinical onset of the disease. Way more than the average person. Way more.

[@bensadeghipour2269]

My MS Disease healing testimony my mouth is short of words,I am so happy because Dr Emmanuel healed me from MS disease a herbalist from west Africa, I have been suffering from it for the past 2years, I have spent money on different medication but it the same, until some lady testify about this dr Emmanuel i decided to give a try, that's how i found my self healed, i can't keep this I got to testify too, chart him up through his WhatsApp [phone] He can also cured Herpes virus Alzheimer's Cold Brain tumor Etc Or E-mail: [e-mail] kzbin.info/door/pUsOO5kNWlqOYzaWgtQuHQ ..

[@MelissaLuvsSurgio]

This video came at the exact right time... I’ve been diagnosed for about two years and my life changed so suddenly and so drastically. I feel so guilty about not being able to do things my 7 year old boy wants to do. I feel like he thinks I don’t want to do them with him. I’ll never tell him that I’m not able to do them as he’s only 7 & I don’t need him worrying any more then he does already. I notice my level of patience is at times, VERY low. I seldom ever cry, however lately, I find I’m crying for days at a time. I feel so frustrated with myself. My neurologist has never made any issue of anything other then my physical symptoms, and even then- he doesn’t address the pain & changes that my prior “episodes” have caused. I feel like I shouldn’t even be complaining in this comment. I feel like I should be grateful I’m able to walk- and nothing else should matter. Yet I know I’m not myself and my son is probably seeing it the most. I have seen the same psychiatrist for over 10 years. I take medication for my A.D.D., panic/anxiety disorder & in the past I’ve taken medication for depression. Every medication I’ve ever taken for depression has had unpleasant or intolerable side effects. I take my injections on schedule bc I’m WAY to scared to ever think about not taking them. How is a person who’s legs have been affected by MS exercise when they’re barely able to walk the dog?!? It makes me crazy when people tell me to exercise. Every step I take hurts so badly. What exercises am I even supposed to do??? I feel like no one understands what they’re talking about. I know no one will ever likely read this, but if someone does and they happen to have a suggestion or idea, I’d be really grateful to hear it.

[@QBlackDeathQ]

MelissaC613 Watching silly movies distracts me most of the time. Talking about what you feel helps too. Try and stay strong for your boy, and let him know what is going on. I know he is just seven, but it will help him understand that he is not to blame.

[@MelissaLuvsSurgio]

QBlackDeathQ Thank you for even responding, it means a lot... When I had my first episode, it was an extremely dramatic one. I woke up one morning with my left leg feeling like it was asleep. I figured I’d slept wrong or some freak thing was going on. Within two weeks, I was loosing my balance, the “asleep” feeling was spreading upwards & finally in less then 3 weeks I was suddenly unable to walk!! My son was in KG at this time. Thank God he had teachers who were kind. Although it was the last thing I wanted to do- I had to let them know what was happening & ask for help. They picked him up & brought him home for the last 4-5 months of school. My son sees my injections in the refrigerator- I can’t hide that part. Somehow, he’s under the impression I broke my leg although I never said anything close to that. I think it’s how his young mind coped with seeing me using a walker. I can’t tell him I have a disease. I’m a single mom & I’m really all he has. He couldn’t handle hearing it out of my mouth. He already has SO MUCH anxiety, and I know he knows there’s something going on as most people don’t have injections in their refrigerators. I do the best I can. Sometimes my best just isn’t good enough as many days I’m grateful to be able to walk the dog. Do you think my legs will ever get better? Can I do anything to make them not hurt so much? Is there a quick fix medication where I can at least feel happy even if it’s a “false sense of well being”? My son is my reason I get up each day. I can’t stand myself for causing him any pain.

[@mirandaankeny2790]

MelissaC613 First off, I tried the lying or not telling the whole truth, it made my kids not trust me. I found that if I told them the truth it has a way of making things better and they have something to look up read about at least a reason that makes since. My kids were 7, and 9

[@QBlackDeathQ]

MelissaC613 no need to thank me. His teachers were very kind for taking him to, and from school. One should not be afraid to ask for help when in need of it. I think you are right regarding your son, seven is still an age were one is still trying to make sense of the world. I understand why you would want to keep your prognosis from your son, we always want and try to keep those we love safe, and happy. We also have to help our loved ones, and others understand our predicament. Your best, is your best because . . . well it's YOUR BEST : ) Never feel bad about trying. We try and do what we can, when we can. Scientists have been working on crisper/gene editing, so I believe that yea, our M.S situation will get better if not be fully resolved in the future. Stay away from alcohol, and opioids like oxy. The last thing we need is to get hooked on that crap. I hear C.B.D helps a lot with pain, but pharmaceutical companies can't make money off it. Are you getting cramps in your legs? Have you been going to physiotherapy? I am very depressed and seldom feel happy, but I feel happy helping others, watching some silly movie, or hearing others laugh. I know it can be overwhelming most of the time, but we need to hang in there for the people we love and those that love us.

[@MelissaLuvsSurgio]

Miranda Ankeny How do I explain what I have to a 7 year old? I am the only person he has. I’m not sure he’d be able to deal with his mom having a disease. Honestly, what can I say? “I woke up one day and for no reason had trouble walking. I actually never broke my leg- I couldn’t walk bc I had some legion on my spine & though it’s gone now, it’s done some permanent damage honey”... He’s going to have more anxiety then he already has. Please tell me how you did it.

[@jamesbaxterinsideoutsideim1765]

I have an aunt and a dear friend that both suffer from this. All family and love ones that have MS need to be given love even if they are rejecting it deep down they know that there is one person that gets it and loves them fully without conditions and is there for them always is key to the person who suffers with MS. To my aunt and my dear friend I love you and won’t ever give up or abandon you. As for the people or family who don’t want to empathize with the person who suffers with this I tell them one thing...MOVE ON I LOVE AND SUPPORT YOU BOTH MY AUNT AND MY DEAR FRIEND. #alwaysandforever🧡🧡🧡

[@ritaphipps751]

James Baxter. So well said. God bless you❣

[@soniaking8345]

I know I had MS for 6years and I definitely feel like my family friends don’t understand my condition when I don’t have any energy or depressed but lately thru treatment last year I have a grasp but it’s a on going situation

[@bensadeghipour2269]

My MS Disease healing testimony my mouth is short of words,I am so happy because Dr Emmanuel healed me from MS disease a herbalist from west Africa, I have been suffering from it for the past 2years, I have spent money on different medication but it the same, until some lady testify about this dr Emmanuel i decided to give a try, that's how i found my self healed, i can't keep this I got to testify too, chart him up through his WhatsApp [phone] He can also cured Herpes virus Alzheimer's Cold Brain tumor Etc Or E-mail: [e-mail] kzbin.info/door/pUsOO5kNWlqOYzaWgtQuHQ ..

[@ritaphipps751]

My Relapsing rrms has gone to secondary and take care of my husband. It's really taking a toll on me.

[@manminderkaur8683]

I understand you completely

[@manminderkaur8683]

My husband is with ms and it’s jeopardizing our peace

[@chaunseybrown8315]

My Birth Date for #MS 2018 Nov.3 Love my Brothers and Sisters

[@annettemccoy4046]

I'm sorry, my children said I'm grouchy and snap, I'm not aware of it. I'm sorryfor this. My MS has come on fast I feel worthless. Thank you so much❤️

[@franceszapata951]

I am now divorced because I couldn't get out of my depression... I was in an abusive relationship so I believe that my depression was caused by external factors but also by my MS

[@bensadeghipour2269]

My MS Disease healing testimony my mouth is short of words,I am so happy because Dr Emmanuel healed me from MS disease a herbalist from west Africa, I have been suffering from it for the past 2years, I have spent money on different medication but it the same, until some lady testify about this dr Emmanuel i decided to give a try, that's how i found my self healed, i can't keep this I got to testify too, chart him up through his WhatsApp [phone] He can also cured Herpes virus Alzheimer's Cold Brain tumor Etc Or E-mail: [e-mail] kzbin.info/door/pUsOO5kNWlqOYzaWgtQuHQ ..

[@MrMikeRobare]

@@bensadeghipour2269 there is no cure. Your comment is ignorant, and uneducated.

[@KristinBennett]

I love seeing someone I know in a video!! I

[@munandstar]

I've been feeling depressed I didn't think it got to do with MS...ok I guess one more thing my family will not get

[@kelster1316]

Yeah they don't get it at all

[@salemtrinity444]

I fell apart at the doctor today when the nurse actually said she thinks I have ms. Well now can we start trying to fix it

[@KorrieJade]

It most definitely can cause depression and anxiety! I have depression and anxiety I definitely believe caused by my MS. I can usually deal with it and have good days . However When I get severe bouts of depression and anxiety which are uncontrollable and extreme mood swings very much like bipolar , and have had an MRI , I always have enhancing and new lessions in parts of the brain which are responsible for emotion and cognitive function. I can confirm these . Ask the patients.. we can confirm it . It is fact I was misdiagnosed as having BPD for a long time, it's not a nice badge to wear , Drs didn't take me seriously and told me everything was in my head too 😕

[@AreUmygrandson]

I’ve yet to be diagnosed, but I really need my hands back.

[@lourdescabrera2544]

I was diagnose in 1989.Now I'm learning to accept.it.At first I was paralyzed in my rite side for 2 yrs.That put my short careers on hold .Medical Assistant.i was treated like a psych. Patient.Ignore until 8 yrs later when they did a spinal tab on md.

[@4sho796]

Smoke medical canibus my wife was paralyzed for 2 years and it left after moving to a better climate in Huntington beach ca try that

[@DJ-nk4dq]

@@4sho796 Is your wife not paralyzed any longer? My daughter just got diagnosed and her left side is semi-paralyzed, we are hoping it will get better but are not sure

[@4sho796]

Prayers for her

[@DJ-nk4dq]

@@4sho796 thank you!

[@haroldshapiro2676]

I have had MS for 40 years, of which the last 15 years have been secondary progressive. It is disappointing that there is still no treatment for secondary progressive MS. I have heard about research for treatments for secondary MS for years.

[@dil_ki_baat5678]

You don't take medicine

[@dalenemarie]

I haven’t been diagnosed with Ms, but I have a lot of symptoms of the disease. One other symptom besides depression and crying easily, is my vision. I never know when this is going to happen, but suddenly my peripheral vision gets cloudy and I can’t see words if I’m reading or driving… with road signs. If I’m driving I pull over, and close my eyes, and in about 5 to 10 mins my vision is back. I usually have eye pain with movement or a headache. I went in to have my vision checked and the doctor found nothing wrong. I do need glasses for being near sighted. Sometimes it happens in both eyes or one eye. Have any of you experienced this?

[@rw1557]

I have MS and you NEED to see a Neurologist and an Opthalmoligist. An Optometrist does not have the knowledge and machines to test you. I have gone thru all the tests and some of what your describing is what I had, Optic Neuritis. You need tests, and possibly an MRI of your orbits and steroids.

[@taniaputtick6006]

I’ve had it for five years been in a wheelchair five I have a lot of mood swings I’m completely bedbound now I’ve got rapidly evolving MS my mum has MS to they told my dad there was only 2% chanceOf getting it and I did but I will take it from my sisters and my brother hopefully I will be the last

[@taniaputtick6006]

I’m also losing my site and have to have something to help me out and got a suprapubic catheter and I’m only 38

[@soulsecrets12789]

Oxygen chamber is amazing for my ms. Hate the pharmaceutical drugs, seen no improvements on them. Also cod liver oil, vitamin c and b12 shots are part of my treatment along with a plant based diet

[@josephhansen7376]

I exploded with rage for the first time in my adult life sadly it was directed towards my Fiancee who I've been together with for eight years. Next day I was in a full blown relapse and in the hospital and she wont even talk to me. Im destroyed and don't know what to do.

[@autumndene]

What about the opposite of pseudobulbar Affect? I feel sad but can’t cry. My emotions are almost gone.

[@Jenna-q3w]

autumndene, I SO understand what you're talking about!!! When I was first diagnosed, I felt emotionally numb. I couldn't cry anymore. However, I was able to cry (like a faucet) with an ex boyfriend of mine. It was such a 180 change, that I was not able to cry anymore. Even nowadays, 17 years later into my ms, I have trouble crying and the only way I can cry is to have a glass or wine or a shot of liquor.

[@salemtrinity444]

OMG! Tell me about it...hell, I'm crazy as hell in doctors eyes. Put me on antipsycotics(spelling)...come on man. Help!

[@barbaral.tullis9409]

Hi Kristina, MS ca make you feel depressed for sure. Try to eat a good breakfast; exercise a little if you can. I’ve got an exercise bike. I also crochet, am a seamstress, I play the viola, piano, and Clavinova. Music is part of my life. I sing in the choir at church. I keep as busy as possible. Of course I take a nap when I need to. Hope this helps. Keep as positive thinking as possible. Barb

[@chickenman7032]

Eating goes out the window as well 😞

[@bensadeghipour2269]

My MS Disease healing testimony my mouth is short of words,I am so happy because Dr Emmanuel healed me from MS disease a herbalist from west Africa, I have been suffering from it for the past 2years, I have spent money on different medication but it the same, until some lady testify about this dr Emmanuel i decided to give a try, that's how i found my self healed, i can't keep this I got to testify too, chart him up through his WhatsApp [phone] He can also cured Herpes virus Alzheimer's Cold Brain tumor Etc Or E-mail: [e-mail] kzbin.info/door/pUsOO5kNWlqOYzaWgtQuHQ ..

[@aliciasengdara4725]

Same

[@KevinLong-jr1zv]

I can't....

[@herbiehill2215]

Will my walking ever get better

[@yankomsununbasarilicocugu3160]

Will my life get normal?

[@SunnySingh-rn9nm]

Please explain what is planet ayurveda.

[@disaffected_malcontent]

have faith, love your life no matter your situation, be happy for life

[@xprtzabc]

Sell them pharmaceuticals! Ps. It would be nice to see a portion of the money they spend on advertising go towards cure. Then again who am I kiddind ? A cure can mean so much less money making for poor "medicine" professionals. Shame. Me, I have to cure it myself through diet and exercise. Vegan Swank

[@alexisalexander9037]

I agree with you. My treatments are vegan diet, yoga and meditation. All pharma did for me was make things worse for my body and fix nothing. The answer is healing the leaky gut.

[@Elnino09ification]

Nonsense

[@Elnino09ification]

BS