Selma Blair Says Her 8-Year-Old Son Has “Had to Endure a Lot” Due to Her MS
While Arthur is clearly supportive of his mother, feeling like an “embarrassment” is unfortunately common for people with MS, says, neurologist and neuroscientist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, Calif.
“Most patients with incurable neurologic disorders deal with self-doubt and worry about being embarrassing or a burden to those whom they love,” adds, an assistant professor and director of the Division of Neuromuscular Medicine at Michigan State University. When Dr. Sachdev notices this in his patients, he reminds them that they are more than their disease. “Those who love you will keep loving you for who you are,” he says. At the same time, Dr. Kesari says that accepting the disease and the symptoms that it brings can go a long way toward helping. “Embrace it so that you can teach others and not make it embarrassing,” he says.
But patients who are really struggling with this should talk to their doctor, Dr. Sachdev says. Things like, talk therapy, or medications can help, but the solution is often individual based on the patient and their concerns. Blair made it clear that she doesn’t want anyone to feel sorry for her, but she stressed that she’s trying to do the best she can for her son. “This is it. The only life we get,” she said. “My disease isn’t a tragedy, but I tell myself, ‘You’re going to live in a way that would be an example for yourself and your son.’”
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