I am glad you came here to vent. Most of us have those times that we just have to cut loose when things are hard. I do it too. Know that we will care about you here on Neuro Talk. I am sorry you are having such troubles at a young age. I know from experience how bad the finacial stuff can get you down. I hope that you get some kind of benefits, some kind of help. I live with a housemate, as I couldn't make it on my own either. Sure wish things could get better for you. ginnie

"I know that I cannot continue on with him...but I am so lonely that I find myself running to him even though I know its not good for me"

If that's not a line from a good ol country song - sell it!

Amy..venting is 100% fine, hope my gesture gave ya a smile.
Bring your MRI home on cd (as i will tomorrow) and trust me, time will fly researching what you're looking at. You'll enjoy it. I do!

I'm sorry you are going through this right now.

I hate MS.

Just want to send you a big hug. Take it one step at a time and I agree with Judy that you should concentrate on the medical first, and maybe forget about the boyfriend if he isn't good for you.

Oh Amy, that just sounds awful, like the universe is dumping everything on you all at once. I can totally relate - I had one of those times all last year -- 2 very bad health events including a week hospital stay, severe marital problems, crazy step children involved in drugs and bad behavior, a relapse of clinical depression....

I promise you that everything will eventually get better. Not immediately but it will in the future. What goes down must come up -- it's how life works. You just have to ride it out with as much healthy support as you can find.

Also realize that it makes perfect sense that your MS is acting up. You have some of the highest stressors one can face -- a divorce, loss of job, a move to a new place (living with parents), chronic disease. Have you ever seen those charts that assign points to stressful events? You unfortunately are hitting the jackpot. When you make it through to the other side, I bet money your MS will get better.

Feel better. Take care of yourself. Look for helpful people in your life. Seek out positive support.

Beautifully said, Natalie..

My mother always told me, "Don't hook up with someone who has more problems than you have". Alcohol is definately a downward spiral that YOU can not control. He is at the mercy of himself and will be of no help to you. Example: you are at his place and fall down and break an ankle....but alas he is drunk and can't even drive you to the hospital. MY STORY!

Life has dealt you a bad hand, but not a losing hand.
I agree that you have several of the top life stressors on your plate and that is an awful thing for any person to handle especially one with chronic disease.
Try not to let them all overwhelm you. Find good support and uplifting people. Calming the stressors is important in calming the MS.

And yes....this too shall pass