Shawn-Living with MS

So I am new to blogging and not exactly sure what to start with. I am 32 years old and was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis less than a month ago. The onset of this disease was one of the scariest I can think of in my life and I have been through some things.

For those who have MS or are friends of people with MS it can be very scary for the individual because of the changes that occur to the person.

Mine started with simple walking issues that didn't seem to be much of anything. Over a short period of time...a couple months...the numbness, tingling, and stiff feeling started and became more and more intense. A short time later I found myself sleeping more and always tired even after sleeping for 16 hours.

For some, even myself, I thought maybe I was growing depressed, but my job was going well and I really had nothing to be down about other than my mobility declined and I was having trouble maintaining balance with everything I did.

This was the start of my struggle, but is not the end. I have been told to expect good and bad days. I have decided to blog for myself and so that others can get a better understanding of Multiple Sclerosis through my eyes. I had heard of MS, but had no clue about what it was or how it affect people.

I want to do this to raise awareness of MS and how it affects the life of individual with the disease and the ones around them.

All input that you as the reader have to offer is welcome and appreciated, so please post your comments openly and freely.