I think anytime we loose control of our bodies, it's a hard thing to deal with.

I'm a stuborn and hard-headed person and I HATE asking for help. I'd rather do it myself and fall down a zillion times before I ask someone to help me. Yes, there is a pride issue involved. It's embarassing to mess your pants and even more embarrasing to explain what happened when someone asks.

It's especially hard on someone that's independant to begin with and a type A personality. Right now, I can't drive or leave the house without someone taking me -- and I hate that! And, I fall a lot, so I'm scared to do too much.

So...I just wanted to say i agree when you say that it takes away the walls of pride, sometimes they tumble down all at once and sometimes it's layer by layer...

Best wishes to all.