Why are we so polite - the MS Nurse asks how I’m doing and I give her a positive response - the Neuro asks how I’m doing and again I’m positive.
Friends and family talk about me ‘fighting’ the MS - tell me I have a sense of humour.
Why aren’t I honest with these people - I hate the MS it has bu**ered up a lot of things. I want to use the ‘f’ word when describing my MS. Aaaaaaargh!
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I’m a great fan of being honest about feelings either good or bad. It might not win you friends but you’ll certainly find out who your friends are
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With age, it has become easier to be direct with people. It saves a lot of time. Not rude, unpleasant, hurtful or argumentative. Polite and straight will do.
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In the beginning I did the same, 16yrs in and with SPMS I tell them all the truth, why should I pretend everything is ok, when it bloody well isn’t. I’m 63, so yes with age it does become easier.
Jean
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sometimes when people ask how I am doing, I reply with “do you really want the truth or a standard polite response?”
If they ask for the truth, I will give a straight answer. (I do choose who I “share” with)
All the best
Mick
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Me too!
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May I suggest FUBAR, F**k up beyond all recognition! It works for me. M
Did FUBAR get pass the polite brigade? Mx
I find mentioning living with MS sorts the wheat from the chaff quite quickly. 
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