It's Not All in Your Head: Anxiety, Depresson, Mood Swings, and MS

Having finally (after 13 years, several Primarycare Physians, 2 Neorologists, and 2 Psychistrists 3 Psychologists diagnosis of stressed, depressed, premenopausal, menopausal, postmenopausal, "FAT & LAZY". I finally took MY HEALTH into my own hands, I'd badgered one of the neroligsts for a brain MRI, made an appointment with in a different nerologist in a different Health Care System, and A "INTAKE" APPOINTMENT at the Local Mental Health Center. At his point I didn't know that I was just CRAZY like these Dr's and my Family had been telling me for the last 13 years, IT WAS ALL IN MY HEAD. In 1998, I was diagnosed wiith SECONDARY PROGRESSIVE MS. So there is no happy ending to this story, my family still acts and says ' IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD" .AND MY HUSBAND OF 42 YEARS WILL STILL SAY "YOU WALK LIKE A DRUNK" So why do I stay with my famiily?I don't know, MUST BE SOMETHING THAT IS IN MY HEAD. .

This book speaks clearly and concisely about the emotional roller coaster that Multiple Sclerosis can be for not only the diagnosed person but also friends and family. This book will help folks with MS feel like they are not alone and have a greater understanding of their emotions and disease. It will help friends and loved ones better understand the ins and outs of MS.

As an MS patient, I knew that depression was one of the many side effects that can affect people who have the unpredictable disease. Although I knew about that, this new book clarified many of the symptoms that might occur. It educated me and impressed me enough to pass it along to my psychiatrist, a specialist in MS, from the Corinne Goldsmith DIckinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York. I think this book could help MS patients address some of the many unexplained symptoms they are experiencing. As everyone who has MS or knows someone who does, you never know what awaits you. It's Not All in Your Head: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Swings, and Multiple Sclerosis [ITS NOT ALL IN YOUR HEAD] [Paperback ]

For me, this book was gold - Not more, not less. The only thing I regret, is that I bought the Kindle- and not the print-version. There were so many notes to be taken, associations to be written, good points to be hight-lighted . and would love to have it all in physical paper. Guess I have to buy the printed version as well ...Why? For me - again - this was gold. It was like a work-book, full of wise stuff and inspiration on how to handle, accept and change your life after getting a severe diagnosis - and to get a good life with that, too.I would have given it six stars if I could...

I have gone back and forth for years now on whether or not I have M.S. The doctors say yes, the natural doc says no, and I kind of say no. But, reading this book, I really did relate to the emotional stuff. Especially the depression. I have mood swings, and depression, for seemingly no reason. Like there is nothing wrong with my life. I take things to hard sometimes. This book helped me to work through that. I would recommend it.

Everyone with cognitive issues with MS should read thisbook. Then you'll understand you are not crazy.

Good book, but very technical & medical. Personally it was too heavy on the research aspect that was the repeated theme of the book. Having MS, it's good to know & share with my family & others with MS that these things can be caused & verified by a measurable change in my brain, but what steps can I take to deal with this problem?

Came as expected

This book was an eye-opener for me. I related to pretty much all of the content and finally realised that I am not crazy, but that I have a brain disease which causes me to become an anxious and depressed mess.

I have MS... ia am 64 and I have been affected by MS since I was 29. I have read a number of books but MS'rs ... if you want a useful book buy this one. I regard it as my MS bible...I keep giving them away and having to buy a new one!!!!!

A wonderful companion for every MS patient who suffers from psychological problems. Very well researched, interesting insights into the human mind and the MS-mind in particular. If you're looking for a self-help book or if you want to discuss certain aspects of the disease with your neurologist, this book is a tremendous help. Definitely recommended!

Disappointed in the smell. Hopefully sitting in a sealed container with baking soda helps.

I really like :)