Q? Do you ever wish for more contact than a message board?

[socrates2k1]

Maybe I'm "out of line" with this Q?
If it's not allowed to be mentioned, please forgive me (and I apologize ahead of time).

For me, the message board is a great tool, a great asset, to help me, with questions I may have, and I learn from other peoples questions, and answers, as well.

And maybe, I'm not taking full advantage of this message board.

But, for me, it would help to have contact, form friendships, with other people, also dealing with MS, as most, if not all, of us are.

I mean, I really don't know much about anyone here, and yes I know, our memories are severely affected, so trying to remember, who-is-who, is a challenge in itself.

I also know, this message board, is truly for the sharing of things related to MS, dealing with symptoms, Dr visits, tests, etc.

So, how are you doing today, posts, have no place here, or am I wrong?

Do you know what I mean, example, if you were in a "chat room", you could give a question or statement, and get a near immediate response / reply, instead of having to wait for someone to respond.  Also, what you talk about, would not be limited to strictly MS, it could be "OT - Off Topic", for example, what are you doing today, to relieve stress, or what kind of hobbies do you have or how is your family, etc.

If there is already one, set up here, at MSHelp, awesome, please direct me.
If I'm out of line, and this doesn't have any place here, please forgive me.

Thank you, for your time, consideration, and cooperation, I truly appreciate it.

-- Socrates2k1

[socrates2k1]

Thank you, and all who have responded, I really appreciate it.

I just wasn't sure, many message boards are very specific, stay on task, period.
If you know what I mean.

My wife, does what she can, to help and understand, and she is a great support, and my best friend.

It's difficult, for her to understand, what I'm going through or dealing with, moment-to-moment, and I know you each know what I mean.

Since I'm medically disabled and unable to work, also have a very limited income, I'm trying to do things to keep me "busy", but not take a lot of energy.

I'm sure, each of you has hobbies, etc. to keep you busy, so that you have a way to relieve stress, and take your mind off your "woes of the day".

I, for one, don't want every post I make here, asking about current symptoms, and sounding like a "woe-is-me", only.

After all, this is not a "pity me" message board, it's an informational, show your support, uplifting, inspirational group of individuals, who understand what each other is dealing with, and is willing to help, even if it's just to "lend-an-ear" or "shoulder to cry on".

Thank you, each and every one, for everything you do, each and every day.

God bless, you and yours.

-- Socrates2k1

[sllowe]

Soc,

Your not out of line at all! We all do need different contact than the way we chat here, which mostly covers the disease - and the rest of life is sprinkled inbetween. Daily (more social) communication with those who already know would definitely be healthy. I hope you find a good one from the tips just given here.
I'm glad you brought it up because I'm sure there is more than one member wanting the same.
-shell

[essdipity]

Also, it's perfectly okay to post OT messages on the regular forum. We do it all the time. Sometimes jokes and silly stuff--great tension relievers, sometimes just what you said, 'What are you doing today.' So feel free.

[essdipity]

If you have made any particular friends here, you can always PM them. It's not like IM, I know, but it'll help you get to know them better. That can be taken to regular emails, and group emails.

Many great friendships have been formed here, with meetups happening regularly. There are several members here I consider among my close friends, and I'm very grateful that I met them here.

ess

[HVAC]

I am involved in two local support groups. We also do things like game days where we get together and play board games. I have met many couples who live in my own neighborhood.

Alex

[socrates2k1]

Kewl, thanx, I certainly will, give it a try.

-- Socrates2k1

[Sumanadevii]

Just Google MS chatrooms..There are hundreds.  Most even have private rooms that you can move to for private chats.