Emotional craziness!

[LoveMyBostons]

So lately I feel like I have no control over my emotions. I cried while talking to my sister about the Olympics, I got all verklempt looking at a cute puppy at the vet...I'm going nuts here! I keep stopping and asking myself what the H is going on. Does anyone else have this? It's worse than a PMS mood swing.

[Mand125]

Hi there

I think I know just what you mean, I posted a while back about a similar thing. Not sure if the link will work, I remember getting some good responses, Essidpity in particular gave a good explanation for it.

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Multiple-Sclerosis/Cry-me-a-river/show/785177

Keep smiling!
mAND

[tonyad]

Hey there.thought I would chime in.
You too are newly diagnosed right? I think thats what I remember.

The reason I am asking is because I too am newly dx and am still going through
so many ups and downs. I am a Brave Soldier one day (or minute) then a sobbing
baby the next.  There are so many new emotions (I have found) when newly dx w/
MS.

Even though you and / or your docs may think you have it, then the next visit you don't
Then more test, then OK well maybe.......you get what I am saying........
AND THEN, BAM!   A Real Official dx!   We think we are ready for the dx and actually
want SOME kind of dx (not necessarily MS) because you know your not crazy.......

I am here with you. The freakin ups and downs........I guess we will settle in at least
somewhat. Eventually!  I hope you have an "UP" day over the weekend :)

Just know that you are not alone on this one!!!!!

~Tonya
ps.....if you were not just recently dx but rather have been dx...Sorry!  Just enjoy
the reading....as I babble....lol

[LoveMyBostons]

I'm not on a lot of medications. Copaxone, prescription Aleve as needed for back/hip/leg pain, a nasal spray for allergies (when I remember!), and Tums sometimes. Oh, and an allergy pill for a month to help with Copaxone itching.

So I don't think this could be caused by anything else. This is the worst thing about MS so far. It's taking control over so many things about me, little by little. It's so hard to explain to family and friends. It's not their fault obviously since they have no idea what it's like to be forced to live with MS, but it's still hard.

[HVAC]

I got teary when I thanked two Army guys for their service yesterday I had to quickly walk away. The Doberman at Westminster was so beautiful trotting around the ring she brought tears to my eyes. Certain songs like Paul Simon's "American Tune" hit me emotionally. Anything beautiful or patriotic. My husband does not have MS and I look at him at a moving moment like Taps at Arlington and he is a little misty. Crying is what makes us uniquely human.

Alex

[doublevision1]

I agree it's possible, perhaps even likely that this might be a symptom of MS; but then again, could be due to hormone fluctuations; side effects of medications; depression (which in itself could be either a primary or secondary MS symptom).  If it continues and you are concerned you should discuss with your doc for a work up.  I don't know if there are meds that can help if this is the kind of lability caused by the MS disease process (pseudo-bulbar effect?), but certainly there are treatments and/or alterations that can be made to meds you may already be on, should it be found to be due to some other reason.  It's important to be aware of the vast array of ways in which MS can present; but also not to assume that every problem is necessarily due to MS...if that makes sense.

[Fluffysmom]

Oh, yes it is common. It happens to me a lot!

I was reading part of an article from the newspaper out loud to my roommate, and started getting all choked up and had to grab a kleenex for the tears. Luckily, she's used to this sort of thing from me.  It happens when something's sad, or someone does something really good.

All part of the new me, I guess.  :o)

Kathy

[Lulu54]

Emotional lability is common - cry too much, not cry at all.  Happy when inappropriate.  Sad when you should be elated. If your lesions are at the wrong place this can really cause havoc with the emotions.

There is an excellent health page on this very topic at

http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Multiple-Sclerosis/Emotions-and-MS/show/753?cid=36

Keep in mind it is not you, its your disease.

be well,
Lulu