The topic today is the pros and cons of dealing openly with the MS diagnosis. Who should know about it and who perhaps (at first) should not. You can read the full article on my blog at: https://ms-perspektive.de/005-whom-do-i-tell

This time it’s about the pros and cons of who you tell about your MS diagnosis in your family, circle of friends, love relationships and work environment.

I believe it’s up to each person to decide. In the post, I share my experience with you.

Table of Contents

• Sharing MS diagnosis with family and friends
• Don't let the MS diagnosis scare you
• Pro secrecy of MS diagnosis
• Dealing with the MS diagnosis in romantic relationships
• Allow enough time for questions
• Why I am now open about my MS diagnosis

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In the meantime, my focus is on my daughter, the topic of MS and writing. I've said goodbye to a secure permanent position and set up my own business at the beginning of 2022. In August 2022, I started the part-time master's program "Multiple Sclerosis Management" and have already successfully completed the first year and learned a lot. In addition to the German podcast, I have now started the English counterpart, which you are listening to right now. And I have a lot of project ideas waiting to be implemented. I am very happy with that.

But maybe it's different for you. And if you have superiors, their opinion of your illness and its course may influence their decision and your promotion. Some people will treat you with more respect because you are open and brave, others don't want to put you under too much stress, and the next one doesn't trust you. 

You have to go your way, make your decisions and adjust them as needed if you feel it is right. I wish you luck with this!

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See you soon and try to make the best out of your life, Nele

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