You may feel like you are losing the plot or be wondering what on earth has happened to the old you. These are very usual and quite natural feelings. For some people the symptoms of depression or anxiety related to MS is clinical. In this case it is best to consult your GP. He may advise taking a course of anti-depressants. This often proves to be a beneficial and helpful solution to many people with MS. In the cases where the depression or anxiety is not actually caused by MS, but arises as a result of the effects the MS symptoms are having on the person with MS's life, it is often better for the person to face this. It takes time to come to terms with an illness like MS and the changes in lifestyle it may demand. Talking about the situation can really help and counselling can often prove helpful in these circumstances. NICE guidance on depression in adults with chronic physical health problems NICE, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, has published it's guidance documents on depression in adults with chronic physical health problems. Further Information © Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre (MSRC)
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