Being blindsided is no fun. My DX process took a little over a year, and I was another one that the first MRI was to check for stroke or tumor.

The first year is always the hardest. When I first heard that, I laughed. Going through it, it's true. I know my emotions are all over the place sometimes. I hate being 33 and feeling like I'm 80 sometimes.

I'm also on Copax due to past depression problems. I too hate my shots 'cuz I'm a needle phobe, but I do it because it's better than the options my mom and my grandmother (dad's mom) had.

If you need an tips that might make the shot easier, let me know. I've had some things work a little. Also, the problem is that it usually takes time for the shot to get easier.

Hang in there!