A much needed smack on the head...

I'm still trying to figure out quite a bit about MS.  And the paranoia has definitely set in.  How do you know if something that happens is a weird coincidence or the start of a relapse?  I had this conversation with my doctor a few months ago and he seemed to calm me down, but it is back. 

The evidence:
A)  A few days ago, I started with a bit of a dizzy spell that has hung on somewhat.  This is how everything began.  Also, just about everyone I know has had some sort of a sinus infection and that can cause dizziness.  I, too, have been sneezing lately, but not enough to warrant a call to my family doctor.

B)  The right side of my tongue is feeling kind of funny.  Also one of my first symptoms.  And, while shopping last night, I saw some artichoke hearts at the store yesterday.  Artichokes were in the meal I had the day my tongue went numb.  Coincidence??  Um, I'm not sure.

C)  I am super tired!  But I never was one to turn down a nap, and I have been known to sleep, and sleep, and sleep.... MS or not.  This could also just mean that I am lazy....

D)  I stared at my friend for an unusually long time because I couldn't think of the word "Winter".  Not only could I not think of that word, but I couldn't remember any words.  This was one of the issues I had in the hospital.  But on the other hand, I'm not exactly brilliant, so it may just be nothing.

Even when I put all those things together, I don't have a good answer.  And neither does the doctor.  It could be the start of a relapse.  It may actually be a relapse, but since I'm on some good medicine, it may not get any worse. 

So, my conclusion is:
STOP THINKING ABOUT IT!  STOP TALKING ABOUT IT! 

Um, OK, Mary....You don't have to hollar at me (or yourself) like that!

Here is what I am saying, and I think it can pertain to a lot of things -

Stop stressing about (insert problem here).  Worrying isn't going to add a day to your life. 

Be appreciative of what you have, even if it is a problem, because problems usually teach you something.  And they let you know you are alive. 

And as a bonus.....Be thankful for who you have in your life because you never know when they will be gone. 

Try not to use the words, "I'll do that later."  Later may not come.

Until exhibits A through D really hit me in the head, I'm not going to stress about it.  I'm going to be happy that I have something to blame my crooked walk on (other than my 2 left feet).  I am also going to be happy that at my sister's wedding next week I can dance however I want, cause I have lesions and they have sucked the talent right out of me!

And after last night, which was full of shopping and back-drafting laughter that I had not done in a few months, looks like my cup maybe just about up to it's beginning level of 3/4ths full.