I'm so sorry that you fell but so glad you didn't seriously hurt yourself....

I swear there must be something in the air because I have been having a heck of a time also...and so have a lot of others that I've talked with.

I'm not trying to make light of this...but know you aren't alone and we can all help hold each other up

I know how you feel, I fall all the time, stay banged up and skin is like paper. If you feel it is serious, find a walk in clinic that does XRays!! I dread the day when I have to get one of the alert necklaces

No Jappy, not again.. Feel better, sweety..

Tell me, have you trained Sage to help you up, when you fall? If not, you should. I'm sure, being the kind of dog she is, that she wants to help.

Dear Jappy-

I know just how you feel, having spent a fair amount of time unexpectedly insoecting the ground... For me, it was less the injury or bruises but more the fear of the future. I can just hear my inner voice saying: "Oh God, is this what I have to look forward to? Am I going to be able to take care of myself and my responsibilities? Will I end up "crippled" & at the mercy of others to help me?" It was as if I was loosing a fight, but had no ability to swing back~ no matter what I did. Sometimes life just doesn't seem very fair does it

While I do not have a magic answer, I do send my love and prayers that you will get through this period - now and in the future. I find that forcing myself to make light of the situation helps. Heck, it at least lets people laugh with me and not at me (or worse yet, pity me).

Gentl hugs and all my hopes that this is just "one of those days" for you. I imagine we have all been there. That is what is so great about NT; having a place to vent and be reassured we are not alone. After all, we all need a safe place to dump scary thoughts, eh?

dear jappy,

i'm so sorry.
your dr definite needs to know not just about the fall but about your flare and how you're doing overall, including the bout of depression.

i know this can feel scary but with your dr's care i hope he can help you with some strategies to care for yourself independently, and safely.

could your doggy be trained to be a helper dog. what do they call them????
maybe your local MS society could offer some suggestions.

they also have people that will come to your home (occupational therapists?) to help guide you in your home environment.

please keep us posted.
i hope you didn't hurt yourself and the bruises are the only reminder of this fall.

hoping the best for you.