# Saying hello... **URL:** \ **Category:** Welcome and introductions\ **Created:** [26 December 2021 16:15 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/saying-hello/66068 "2021-12-26T16:15:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Artist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/13edae/32.png) [@Artist](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Artist)\ **Post date:** [26 December 2021 16:15 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/saying-hello/66068/1 "2021-12-26T16:15:27Z")
Hi. I’m a new member here, but I’ve been diagnosed with MS for around 20 years. I’m mostly quite well, but this Christmas my metal health has taken a bit of a nose dive. I think talking to others with MS could only help… So hello everyone x ---
**Author:** ![Moirah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/858c86/32.png) [@Moirah](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Moirah)\ **Post date:** [26 December 2021 17:36 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/saying-hello/66068/2 "2021-12-26T17:36:55Z")
Hello Artist and welcome to our friendly bunch of MSers. We’ve all got different stories to share so tell us a bit about yourself and we’ll see what we’ve got in common (other than MS!!) ---
**Author:** ![PBMS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/87869e/32.png) [@PBMS](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/PBMS)\ **Post date:** [27 December 2021 10:45 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/saying-hello/66068/3 "2021-12-27T10:45:52Z")
Hi Artist. Welcome to the gang! My MS has lived with me (totally uninvited but gatecrashed) for 23 years and I still dont like it! Sorry about your mental health being battered…been there too chuck. Hang about and we’ll try to help. Boudsxx ---
**Author:** ![goldrat](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/mssociety/user_avatar/forum.mssociety.org.uk/goldrat/32/1020_2.png) [@goldrat](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/goldrat)\ **Post date:** [27 December 2021 10:49 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/saying-hello/66068/4 "2021-12-27T10:49:11Z")
Hi, Sorry about your diagnosis. I’ve had MS for over 30 years. Glad you’ve decided to join us. This past year has been very challenging for everyone. Having a medical condition makes life even tougher. We’re here to listen and support. Take care. Jen ---
**Author:** ![Artist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/13edae/32.png) [@Artist](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Artist)\ **Post date:** [27 December 2021 13:06 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/saying-hello/66068/5 "2021-12-27T13:06:47Z")
Hi Moirah, thank you for your response. I’m a freelance artist. I work mostly from my studio at home as this allows me to ‘work around’ my tough days. I guess I’m quite stoic about my MS, I do struggle with nerve pain but since working for myself my fatigue is better managed. I have been feeling very sad and overwhelmed for around a month now. I have no real idea why, other than we are living through this awful pandemic. I think it might help me to talk to others who understand how MS and pain affects our mood. ---
**Author:** ![PBMS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/87869e/32.png) [@PBMS](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/PBMS)\ **Post date:** [27 December 2021 14:30 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/saying-hello/66068/6 "2021-12-27T14:30:08Z")
Hi again. Could be time of year…pandemic…cold…all added together. nights are getting lighter chuck. Boudssxx ---
**Author:** ![josefkloz1702](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b2d939/32.png) [@josefkloz1702](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/josefkloz1702)\ **Post date:** [27 December 2021 16:58 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/saying-hello/66068/7 "2021-12-27T16:58:22Z")
Dear Artist I understand your message. My story has been something similar and I do feel for you. I have hung on for some years with ups and downs and creating a new environment for myself re work and daily life. I wish you strength and good fortune. ---
**Author:** ![Artist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/13edae/32.png) [@Artist](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Artist)\ **Post date:** [28 December 2021 19:21 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/saying-hello/66068/8 "2021-12-28T19:21:18Z")
Thank you all for your replies ❤ I’m finding even replying tough right now, but I appreciate everyone comment you leave. I’m thinking I need to talk to my doctor. If I can that is! X