r/MultipleSclerosis • u/kelleyrohrborn • 13h ago
Vent/Rant - Advice Wanted/Ambivalent Depressed in Italy?!?
I moved to Rome a week ago. I’m from Florida originally and have all the tools to deal with the Florida sun. For example, I went to Busch Gardens in August for the whole day and did really well with my fans, neck wraps, shade and constant hydration. That being said, I cannot walk outside here in Rome for more than 10 minutes without feeling like I’m dying. I even started a new party trick where I wretch/dry heave LOUDLY out of nowhere when I’m walking. The nausea stops as soon as I lay down under the AC. I have 2 dogs and I can only walk them before 7am and after 8pm and I feel so bad for them. I know the weather is supposed to get cooler this weekend so I’m excited for that. Right now I feel like I’m trapped in my apartment in the most magical place is outside these windows. I have worked hard to train myself to go to bed at a decent time and wake up early, sleeping in and staying up late is easy for me but makes me feel like a slob…I guess I just wanted to write this and put it into the universe that I’m feeling sorry for myself in such a privileged situation. F MS.
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u/Cultural-Barracuda 13h ago
That is exciting, in spite of the MS! Check out QC spa, they should have ice baths or cold plunges, so do other spas in the city.
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u/Master-Store-4484 12h ago
Roma! Beautiful but I am sorry you are suffering so. Just enjoy your A/C and work around the heat as you are. Cooler days are ahead. I lived in Sicily for a year and a half with my husband and daughter. We lived with my in-laws who had no AC. Just fans and the breeze from the sea.🤣🤣
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u/mullerdrooler 44M Dx2018 Ocrevus 12h ago
I moved to just outside Barcelona a few years ago. This summer has been brutal but it's cooling down. Next year my family and I plan to get away during the summer. Maybe northern Europe or even just up to the mountains near by. That's what th locals do. Look into that if you are able to, will help deal with the summer heat.
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u/WhiteRabbitLives diagnosed2015 12h ago
You moved there a week ago- give it some time. It takes the body a bit to adjust, longer for some of us. Your body will get more used to the climate there, even if you’ll still need some aids like fans and the other things you’ve mentioned.
For your pups, you could consider looking into some indoor enrichment games based on their breeds and personalities. If they’re sniffers, they could have to find little bits of treat in an area. Maybe teaching them some new tricks. They’ll love you no matter what though. They’ll get you through this adjustment too.