It's a double edged sword. How can we feel relief and terror at the same time?

I remember getting my diagnosis. I was convinced I had a brain tumor. I was ready to hear the worst. When the Neuro said "you have MS" the first thing I did was smile. Then laugh. He thought I was a nut! The look on his face was enough to make me laugh!

Once I explained to him that I had diagnosed myself with a brain tumor.....he understood why I was so relieved. Yes, I realized I had a serious condition but the wave of relief I felt was enormous.

It's hard to hear that you have an incurable condition. We think we're ready to hear it......we want to hear it after being in limbo for so long......but it's still hard.

Take some time to let it sink in. Give yourself time to comprehend it all. Then know that we're all here for you and with you.