My husband was with me many years and at times he questioned the reality. Because mine comes in ' waves ' sometimes good, sometimes bad it is really hard to sometime convince others without making a scene.

Many think that this has a psychological connection and I agree...  When you have a bad exposure you become terrified and even paranoid to the point that every time you go out something will be there to make you ill again.

People only see you run away or ' swoon ' as they once called it. They have not a clue to the pain, loss of memory, the fear, the inability to concentrate or focus,  the long recovery time and 'lost time' and lack of family interaction while you are debilitated.

That of course does not include the lack of spiritual association that is important to remain strong.

I wrote the WT Society, telling them of my plight. They lovingly responded.  I also wrote it with the local brothers in view and gave a copy to them also.  If I had a broken leg, they would accommodate me,  If I came on a gurney, they would make place for me, If I would come in a wheelchair they would make ramps for me.  Just because none sees the 'injury' does not mean that it does not exist. 

The local brothers met and have arranged a 'reasonable accommodation' for me.  I call ahead so someone can 'air out' this area for me.  Because I made them ' aware ' instead of just staying away they have ' done what they could ' and said ' I want to...'

It would be encouraging to correspond with others who have MCS, because it helps to know that we are not just the only ones.  It also encourages us to 'hang in there...'  Jehovah's promise is close at hand.....  Healthy life in a Paradise filled with people who love Jehovah...forever.

Agape'  love,
Mary Alice 

 Tizme@Racc 2000.com