New here…

Hiya! I was diagnosed with MS last month and it’s been a roller coaster of emotions. My neuro told me they caught it really early, that I probably have relapsing MS and not progressive, and that I should be “okay.” I start Rituximab infusions next month, and while I’m a bit nervous about treatment I’m thankful for a good prognosis. I think the hardest part for me has been having to slow down a bit. I don’t like to sit still and I don’t like not being productive but I understand I need to. I’m trying to learn to prioritize rest but it’s not easy for me. It’s also a weird dichotomy of emotions that I have an autoimmune disease and that I should be “okay.”

Does anyone have any advice for someone new to all of this? TIA!