You know there are things to be said of people that are dealing with depression. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, been providing therapy and counseling for over 20 years. I’ve been dealing more with my MS more since this whole Pandemic has started. To be very honest like a lot of people this is a scary time we live in. I have always been an over-achiever so that means I am 100 times more afraid.

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Pandemic

In the beginning of this COVID-19 I lost my job, doing what I love. This was all extremely scary pretty much common with most people losing their job. I was losing my mind. Another friend said hey we’re going to Pats house. I was in my kitchen with about six really tall friends. Had a ball

I loved it all, I was in my element. There was no MS, no worry about job loss, nothing really mattered except laughing and having fun and being in a room full of love.

That was good for the next thirty days or so. Then I started my pandemic redecorating. Had house painted inside. You would think I painted I was so tired with MS I become easily tired. Wow still have to put house back together. I have found if I have an agenda for the day it’s better, I’m busy.

I had my first Ocrevus infusion the beginning of August 2020. The infusion was not bad at all Benadryl was beautiful I slept through the first 2 hours and was fortunate to not have had any complications. 2 wonderful friends went with me. Basically they were with me for the ride back and forth to the hospital. I needed moral support since I’m a big baby! I also understand that you are more susceptible to any type of virus. Yep there I go thinking on Ten, therefore I put myself in quarantine after infusions 1 and 2. My 100+pound dog is my therapist. I’m a social butterfly so being home daily with just me and Clark, the dog can be difficult he doesn’t talk much, is VERY difficult.