Guest guest Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 Hi Anne, This can be a big symptom for depression, even if others aren't noticed right away (including feeling "sad" -- it can be lack of energy, doldrums, etc.). I also recall that some MSers will avoid others. For fear of how their symptoms look, or sound, or come across. For fear of stumbling, or inability to walk freely, or words fumbling up, not making sense, etc. It can also be lack of energy. My emails are shorter, or there is a larger span of time between typing, when my energy level is at it's lowest. I'm seeking my dx yet, though. But I live exactly what you've described, too. Hugs, Challis ~~ Seeking my dx;Daughter of a wise MSer;Mother of four, Mothering a fifth;Married to a wonderful man. "The more I know the more I know I need to know"~~~~~~~~ Thanks for the welcome, Challis.I was diagnosed with MS in August 1995 and have had only oneexacerbation since then (March 2000). I've been injecting Avonexsince May 2000.Today I joined several MS yahoo groups looking for a place I will feelcomfortable and can call "home".The reason I'm turning to a group is that I am looking for some insiteabout an issue of mine that I'm wondering if it is MS related - ifothers of you have it and what (if anything) you have done or aredoing about it.It's this: before my diagnosis I was very active socially. I wasinvolved with work-related organizations as a member and also as anofficer. I went out with friends to dinner, music events, movies,museums, etc., or just got together to hang out and talk. I belongedto a couple of Yahoo groups related to scrapbooking (a special hobby)and became very close friends with a number of members and met themIRL.But in the last 6-12 months I just can't make myself keep in touchwith anyone - friends or family. I don't want to go anywhere or doanything. I didn't send out any Christmas cards. I don't make phonecalls or if someone calls I'm either "not available" or bring theconversation to a quick close. I feel myself withdrawing more andmore.I don't feel unhappy or depressed. I just don't want to deal withanyone. Am I alone out there with this? It's so "not me". I reallydon't want to be like this. I miss everyone. But I just can't getmyself back into communicating .....Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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