I recently read about a woman who planned to donate her brain and spine when she died for the purpose of MS research and it got me thinking about doing the same.
I'd always planned on donating some of my organs after my death anyway. For some reason, the idea of donating my skin or my eyes always freaked me out! Logically, it shouldn't be any more different than donating my heart or my kidneys but it just makes me feel icky! The idea of my brain sitting in a jar somewhere also does not appeal to me but I would love to be a part of MS research.
Allowing for my scarry brain and spine to be used to find a cure for this disease makes me feel good, so I'm gonna get in contact with the Irish MS Society and enquire further about it!
Although I'm not planning on dying for quite some time.............
One Year On....
This day last year, I was admitted to the Neurology ward of Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, as they tried to determine the reason for my weak hand. I never in a million years thought that I would be diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
The diagnosis was a big shock, but due to my ignorance, I wasn't THAT worried, and felt I could cope with anything.
The months following my diagnosis were very difficult, both physically and emotionally. I had to make a lot of changes in my life, regarding work and how I managed stress. I left my job, and began using new techniques to manage my stress. Then gradually, the physical symptoms eased off. The emotionally difficulties will always remain, but I think I have just become more equipped to deal with them. The spontaneity of the disease will always be difficult to deal with, as I like to be in charge of my life... but lets face it, who doesn't?!
At this moment in time, I am healthy and free of relapse. I am constantly scared that I may wake up with another symptom, but that is just how life will be from now on. I don't let the fear run my life or prevent me from doing things- I think that's the only way to manage it.
It's definitely been a tough year, but I have amazing family and friends and THEY are the reason I have survived it x
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