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From: Frank.Whitney@p0.f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Frank Whitney)
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Subject: Re: m.s.
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Date: 16 Apr 91 15:38:42 GMT
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>Thanks Frank,
>  Admittedly the, "fatigue factor" grabs all persons regardless of
>one's physical condition.  The "key" to avoiding or getting free from
>the "fatigue factor" is to realize it's mostly a mental hang-up.  I

I'm sorry but I can't agree with you on it being mostly a mental
hangup at least with MS.  I've seen my wife Jeanne try her hardest to
do something and when she gets fatigued you could place a million
dollars in front of her and she wouldn't be able to pick it up.  We
can always tell when it's depression or MS because with the MS when
she first awakens she feels great unless she is in a flare.  When she
is depressed then she is fatigued almost all of the time.

>find it horrendous that teenagers in the prime of life commit suicide
>because they don't feel loved, significant or any of the myriad of
>reasons!  If only there was some way to convince people that life is

Yes, that is a real tragedy when someone in the prime of their life
decides that it is no longer worth living.

>as "inspirational."  I've made up my mind to enjoy the gift of life
>while I have it.  The "fatigue factor" choaks the enjoyment so I shun
>that "poor me" crap.  I know I'm ramballing on a bit, sorry.  I think
>you can identify with what I'm saying.

Well, that has been said to me many times that I'm an inspiration to
someone.  I generally thank them but say well what else do you expect
me to do.  I've never been one to wallow in self pity and I'm not
about to start now.  I enjoy my life to the fullest that I can and not
much slows me down.  I'm fortunate in that I don't have a real
fatigue problem like my wife with her MS.
Best of luck,
Frank.

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