Never thought of this issue...

[irish_chick66]

I was diagnosed with MS in April of this year. My vision and sense of smell haven't been impacted until recently, or so I think. My husband and I used to smoke spice a synthetic cannabis a couple of years ago. Recently my husband has started making new friends and when he comes home his eyes are red and he smells like spice to me every single time he goes. He promises he isn't smoking and I believe him. I don't know why but it getting increasingly worse. I cant control my outbreaks of me saying he is lying and him getting upset. I was reading that psychosis can become an issue with some people with ms seeing and smelling things.  Is it possibly my ms or am I having possible mental issues and don't know how to handle my thoughts. I really need some help, I have no Idea what to do and I feel like I am tearing my relationship apart.  Thank you for reading.

[ghost39]

I was diagnosed with MS end of May. I seem to be so angry not at MS which is where it should be directed but at everyone. Family, people who take too long doing things, life in general. I am one ANGRY person, how do I change?

[MommyofNatTyZach]

Are the people he is with smoking? Or the place he is going a smoke atmosphere. That could be what you are smelling. What did he say about the red eyes? It doesn't seem like you would only have this problem on the times he goes out. I would think if it was you, then it would be more often then just then.

I don't think your crazy. Maybe him having friends is causing some jealousy? That can make a person feel crazy :) Hope everything works out!

~B

[kwarendorf]

Hi - IC

I suspect your anger may be misdirected. You learned 3 months ago that you had an incurable, progressive disease of the central nervous system. That's a pretty big concept to wrap your head around.

When I learned I had MS I thought I was dealing with my new world just fine. I wasn't :-) I was angry at people who stepped in front of me on the street, angry with people who took too long at the check out line in stores, I was really angry with my brother, just because he was my brother. I was angry at everything but MS.

I spent a year seeing a therapist and finally got my anger redirected towards the proper target, MS. I find that digesting the diagnosis we have been given is a lot like grieving. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross developed the 5 Stages of Grief. # 2 on the list is anger :-) Here's a link to her stages.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%BCbler-Ross_model

Kyle

[PastorDan]

I am far from an authority on these matters, but here's what I think.

You could be imagining the smell, and I suppose it's possible you're imagining the red eyes.  Imagining both is possible, but seems unlikely to me.  I think you need a third part opinion, one above reproach, before you schedule that psych appt.  Still, if that's what you need, don't fear it.  Help comes in many forms, because needs come in many ways.

I would also very strongly recommend an appointment with a qualified relationship counselor.  They can help both of you learn to better communicate your concerns and feelings with each other.

We're praying for your success in all of these areas.  Keep us informed, if you can, please.