| Euphoria may seem a strange symptom to appear on the list
of multiple sclerosis symptoms. 'Inappropriate' may also seem like a
strange word to use, particularly if you are experiencing the euphoria
symptom. Euphoria - "A feeling of great happiness or well-being."
While feeling euphoric, it is easy to become oblivious to the changes
multiple sclerosis is making to your life and as a result, not adapt
sufficiently well and so be relatively unprepared.
Additionally, the
euphoria often affects judgment and results in poor decision
making. This can lead to severe financial problems if the
poor decisions pertain to financial matters. The euphoria may lead to
out of control spending.
It can also affect relationships with co-workers and work
colleagues and can interfere with employment since interpersonal relationships
can suffer as a result of poor judgment and inappropriate optimism.
Although relatively rare, with an incidence rate of around
5% of people with multiple sclerosis experiencing it at some stage throughout
the course of the disease, inappropriate euphoria can have a tremendous
long-term impact, particularly with relationships.
When it disappears, or fades away, the results of being unprepared,
financial or work-related problems, combined with the loss of the euphoria,
can cause profound depression.
If you are experiencing inappropriate euphoria, it is important to
temper your decisions with the recognition that your judgment
may be impaired.
Sometimes, it is wisest to seek a second opinion, perhaps from a
spouse and particularly when it comes to financial matters or decisions
affecting others.
This does not mean, however, that you should second-guess yourself
at every turn.
Euphoria interfering with judgment usually gives some subtle clues.
Learn to recognize them so that when you 'feel' them, or become
aware they are there, you can take a step backwards and reassess, and
if needs be, adjust your decision.
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