What is it with some people

As some of you people on the blogs know, I happen to have MS. Had it now 15 yrs, docters figure its not progressing,yay But I do have to use a cane to walk, and have my good days, and bad day,but overall, doing not to bad, still fairly active, surviving,yay
What irks very mad me is, once people hear the word MS, they either figure I m a total idiot, or deaf,doh
I used enjoy taking a girl out for coffee, or a nice meal , now a lot of the women I know couldn t be bothered to say hello,confused
And I ve noticed a good number of friends tend to keep their distance, must be thinking I going to be asking them for some help or assistance with something, Ha Ha on them, I usually the one offering my assistance to people. I m probably more active than a lot of people who don t have ms,
Having a disability has been a learning experience, its taught me who my friends are, and its forced me to slow down, and appreciate life more. But the way a lot of people treat me (with a disability) sure boggles the mind,

doh
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Hello Ito, I believe this is the first blog of yours that I read.

wave

Anyways, nice to see you and having a very good spirit.

Well Ito, sometimes people have a preconceived idea of the encumbrance but let me tell you if you were near me, I would love to have cup of coffee with you or tea every now and then.

Disability is something that we should not fret about, it is nothing that we wish for others to have but it happens and there is nothing we can do about it but to take it as positive as we can. I have some friends with disability and I often feel that they feel pitied instead of getting the honest to goodness sentiments we feel for them.

I am glad you seem to be making the best of what you can do. Stay active and I am sure with proper medication, it gets you going. bouquet hug
Having any kind of problem is when you find out who your real friends are, people like that are not worth bothering about imo professor beer
Hello, 1to1to1,
oh, I know what you mean. When I think about such people then it is for me a fact that they have the disability and not you. They are disabled in their brains and souls, and I would never want to change with them because, I think, for them is only half of the emotional and intellectual world available that is actually there.

I know it is said easily, but don´t let such people make you feel bad.
Good morning ITOT
There are many reasons for people not to react when seeing some one disabled.
Mostly uncomfortable, as what to say. Ignore the disability, ask about it? Some feel guilty...........18 people read your blog before one replied from Lindday.......
Cees will walk up to someone in a wheelchair and say; "You have the best seat in the house"
Or when being pushed in a wheelchair will say; You are such a spoiled brat" and laugh.
He will always stop to talk to people.

Well my friend the fact are that anyone of us could be having an accident or get very ill. None of us know the future.
You did well to write this blog.
God bless you and may He continue to do so.
Not getting worse is a big one right? hug wave
Thanks for the kind words Lindsy,hug Like I said earlier, Ms, has taught me to appreciate life more, but it has also made me a more easier going, kinder fellow. I feel so fortunate, that I m still able to be somewhat active. I ve had to give up working, and a number of activities in my life, but its time to get on with other things, yay
I used to do a lot of volunteer work for the ms society, have seen so many people on different meds, didn t see many good results. I ,myself figure diet has made the biggest , and best difference for me. And then again, I figure proper diet would help out so many people ,with a number of ailments.
1212 hug

You know what you have....
they will just keep on being stupid
Sad think is you can't help having MS
and they cant see that they are the ones with a curable diseases..

kiss hug hug
1to. When I find out from someone, as they generally tell me, that they have some disability or disease, I do not shy away from them, as most people do, or blurt it out to everyone. I treat them just like anyone else, as too many people make exceptions of them, which they r not, as far as I'm concerned. They have a brain, and can reason as much as they or anyone, without a disability or disease, can do.
My friend 12121,

I know one thing. You haven't lost your sense of humor!laugh laugh I know when I post jokes, you are one of the first to comment; which I thank you for!handshake

Hang in there my friend and be blessed!thumbs up
The worst thing a person can do when seeing someone disabled, in what ever form, is too look away.
Give away a smile at least.
Many people smile at may in the grocery store, the mall, because I simply look at people.
Watch people in the mall, many are like zombies, see no one, pay attention to no one.
Most in their own little world.
Have a seat and start a conversation and see how their faces lit up, happy to have someone to notice them and talk to them.
I find so many people are really lonely but have learned not to show it.

wave
And that is that matters Ito, how you have found new activities that makes life worth living. What is important is to take of your need as no one knows better than you. Yes I remember you mentioned about your diet that is helping you very well. I used to be a certified organic farmer and we talk about that. Today, I refuse to eat GMO products and grow my own garden and buy only those that I know of how it is being raised.

Don't eat chicken, nor turkey. Selective on pork and steak that I eat once in a while. I eat 90 percent veggies and fresh fruits.

Take care again Ito and I do miss you when you are not here chatting with us. Still snowing up there? We had a good one two days ago but not relentless like last year. I am in Mid West at the moment.hug

Stay positive as always.
To those of you that have commented, Thanks for the Kind words, greatly appreciated, yay Those nice words reminded me ,there are a lot of Good people out there too,yay Thanks,hug hug
Hi 1to1,I've learned throughout the years to just
make allowances for some not very bright people.


I have also found that some people obviously show fear about they probably don't know anything about.

1to1to1 Just continue to be the nice person that you are and just ignore the ones who obviously aren't all that bright in their thinking.

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GentleJim, thumbs up Your jokes are one of the first things I look for to start my day, Thanks,
BC, hug You said it about being lonely, it gets a bit to lonely around the house here, I d better start doing something about it, better get out more,yay
Lindsy, We ve been getting little snowfalls ,every morning for the last week, doh Gives me some exercise cleaning the driveway,
Spring is around the corner,yay Oh yes, take a peek at the Dr Teri Wahl diet, she cured her Type 2 progressive MS , with a new diet, rather interesting.
Hi 1-1, that's a sad case of affairs you have there, many people just are around for what THEY can get out of the friendship instead of being a contributor. I spent years learning about MS and I know of a company working on regenerating the growth of the neurons. Hopefully, you will be able to participate in the success of this drug someday. If you don't mind me asking what drug are you taking?
There loss 1to1 hug

wave
Georgie, Cc, hug hug A big Thanks for the Good Advice, those words will keep me on the proper train of thought,thumbs up
you know, back in the days when I barely could walk ( discus hernia),people started avoiding me ...then I started the rumor about me having a huge shlong -guess what -it worked ...grin
Your blog reminded me of something that took place when I was a young kid.

My mother,my older sister and I had been invited to a neighbors cookout and the neighbors son had a disability and he was also in a wheelchair and was unable to walk.

I recall as my older sister,mother and I were approaching the neighbors back yard my older sister who was pregnant at the time looked over at my mother and said that she wouldn't wish to have a child like that.

I'll never forget to this day the look on my mothers face and her reply to my older sister.My mother's face had turned bright red and I still recall what my mother said to my sister.I think my mother also felt like smacking my sister too.
She told her that she shouldn't have said what she said in regards to the neighbors son cause the baby that she was carrying could had been born with a disability too.
Hello Itchy,
hug
Sands, I m not taking any meds. I used to do a lot , a lot of volunteer work for the ms society. Seen lots of people taking all kinds of meds, never seen no improvements,confused I think some of those people were quiniy pigs,confused
I have noticed proper diet, ( more omega 3, less meat, less sweets, less salt,.... ) have given me more good days than bad,
1-1, I find that interesting that your not taking any meds and your not showing any degregation in neron activity. The people you say who are taking meds and not seeming to do better is OK. Since MS is a degenerative disease no progression (relapses)is a success.
Cc, wave Prior to me coming down with MS, I was in very good shape health wise, very active, exceptionally strong , was able to out work young men half my age. When I was 45 , I went in for a physical and the docter told me I was in great shape for a 30 yr old, he couldn t believe I was 45. No one would have ever thought I d be coming down with ms. A person never knows what life is going to throw at them,
dunno
Sands, wave Back again, take a peek at the Dr Teri wahls diet on Utube, She cured her type 2 primary progressive MS. Quite remarkable,wow She went from a Zero gravity bed, wheel chair to walking, and running,confused Quite amazing, makes me wonder how many other illnesses would be helped with proper diet,confused
Thanks, I'll check it out.....
Hey Onewave !!! I noticed you said you changed your outlook on life when this happened too you? I know you feel good about yourself for I feel good in knowing you feel that way because, I have been there and still there but like you stay active I work make a living and support other's that need it!! I see you truly know your true friends now too ?? I have had them in my life always it's about choice too if you make good and honest friends in my book they will stick by you and treat you no diff. I believe you are a fine person and as it is offer my own friendship too you should you wish it?? Keep up your chin strive head on as you do now all will be great for you promise!! Look back on your life and see the better side your on now then you were then! Keep a positive attitude and be funny, for life is that way and laughing will do you good!!


Stay Blessed Always!!
Goodenuph angel
Hi 1to, wave I's great to hear your MS is not progressing, my brother has a friend where this is not the case. sigh

As for being avoided when sick, I think some people simply don't know how to deal with it.

I can remember when my father was dying he noticed that one of the neighbours he was quite friendly with never came to visit him. They came to the funeral, but it would have been better if they would have visited him while alive.
Hi 1, Yes, most people are friends in the good times, but in the bad, where did they go. Very sad and true.

Most people I know have to be paid for the good they do. hug sad flower bouquet
1to1to1 I am happy to hear that your M.S. seems to be in remission, and yes, I agree,, good food, organic if possible [although expensive] grass fed organic meat if you are a meat eater. Avoiding stress, you know it all , already . I amnot comparing illnesses, just friends. I was very active, a runner, great cyclist, and then I got Rheumatoid Arthritis. Now I look OK, was able to have a longterm relationship until it ended over a year ago but he accepted I got very tired, had to go for a nap during the day.

I had been out dancing, active, and suddenly there I was, being told that I needed two knee replacements plus 2 ops for each of my hands [fingers disfigured] I refused them all. But, I was told to walk with a stick... I didnot either, but, I began to see friends dissapear, they would send lovely have a nice weekend messages to my Fbook page,, but that was superficial and not genuine. They never included me going out for a coffee and chat and suddenly it was as if I was infectious. worse still, one woman accused me of using it to avoid socialising.. not true !!it is just that I have to bank energy and I know you understand that. Times I cant go out, days that are good. So I do understand and as everyone else has said, it is a reflection on them, not on you. It is hard to make friends at a certain age, but slowly but surely you will make the proper kind of friends, not the fairweather ones. Take care and keep up the positive attitude and good food and get out when you can for a short walk. hug hug
GG, wow. hug You're a lovely merry person, total respect.
Hello Elegsabiff,wave You mentioned diet, I try to eat a lot more fish for omega 3, lot more veggies, less meat, lots of vitamin d. I have cut down on my sweets,doh I have noticed my legs don t ache as much, or swell up as much when eating better. Then again eating better , I think would help out a lot of ailments,yay
I ve spoke to some Europeons, who were diagnosed with ms, first thing docters told them, glutton free diet.
I plan on getting more exercise soon, (once the snow is gone) walking,.
Ms, arthiritus , lupus, have so many similarities, really makes me wonder.
As I mentioned earlier, the Dr Teri Wahls diet, (utube) is something to watch, gets a person thinking.
You have a Great Day, hug
1-1, I just listened to Wahl's one video and it's impressive to see that micronutrients at the cell level may have had an affect on rebuilding the myelin over her nerve fibers. And she had, like you said secondary progressive disease which there are no drugs approved. She used Tysabri which is still in clinical trials for secondary, but without success. Most people decline very rapidly after going into the secondary relapsing phase. Biff and others who know of people with MS should have them see this video. She was eating dark leafy green vegetables in huge portions 3 times daily......these veggies are full of magnesium and vitamin K......interesting to say the least...thanks for sharing.......cheers

Dearest Brother.
I know you are a strong man fighting with MS. I'm happy to see your courage nd braveness.
I Pray for your health.
GOD GIVE YOU HEALTH HAPPINESS ND CONTENTMENT. Ameen
I'm ready to do needful for you.
At Any time you send me a mail nd I will be there for you.
Feel like I am your brother nd tell me freely about your needs.
Stay Blessed Happy Healthy nd Contented.
Love nd Best Regards.
Tim.
3 1s

hug bouquet
1 to 1 I admire you spirit and courage to try other things than meds, which of course work for some. Foods and excercise and spirit go a long way. You know your own body and if something you eat makes you tired or ache then you know not to eat it againapplause applause good for you.
Sometimes just sometimes people turn away because they do not know what to say, its a funny delema as some peoplke welcome help, others want to stay independant, so with many disabilities the same applies.hug its hard for some people to actual ask and break the ice. peace teddybear
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