Your psychology is not out of your control and you can very well help yourself through this as can others. It is inevitable that MS comes along with a lot of psychological glitches. For that matter, life does. And while I’m introducing the psychological issues in MS, I might as well include the whole human community in general to convey that your psychology is in your control and not vice versa. Having said that, I would like to add that the psychological factor in MS is a strong one and being equally strong enough to fight and maintain control over it is important to do well in the society.

While it is important to get control over your body,symptoms and feelings yourself, it is also good to keep help handy. You could always be in touch with a good medical practitioner to discuss your issues regularly.

Discussed below are some of the psychological issues in MS and the solutions through them

Grief: As in the life of any person, people with MS also experience certain setbacks or losses in life, such as the inability to walk, restricted activities, restricted socializing, etc. But mourning over the losses results in losing your control over your psychology. You don’t want to let that happen.

Anxiety: Generally MS though not very unpredictable with the relapse time, is quite unpredictable with its level of severity. This causes a certain amount of inevitable anxiety, associated with anger and frustration. Getting involved with support groups and educating yourself about your condition can be the first steps to keep you away from such anxiety. Further on, counseling proves to be of much help even if your psychology tends to slip out of your control.

Depression: “Depression” is a much generalized term and it can’t be restricted to personality traits. It is taken to be a serious clinical issue and needs professional attention in serious cases wherein medication mostly helps. But it is in your psychological reach to not let it start to happen. Even if you feel the slightest wave of a depressing feeling take over you, brush it off by involving yourself in something that you love like some kind of art, etc. Take a break from your routine in whatever way you can.

Moodiness: Along with the certain unexpected changes taking place, moods are also bound to keep changing unexpectedly as well. This might be due to the changes taking place inside the body or due to any other psychological issue. Therefore, keeping the complete psychological process under check will help to address each issue individually. The first ones to seek help from is your family, under such circumstances.


Dealing with it: There are different ways through which you can get help to deal with your psychology in MS. Family support can play a vital role. Get psychological and emotional help from them. Join different support groups. Keep in touch with a medical counselor for professional advice. But ultimately, you have to help others help you. You have to take charge.