Hi starfish...

...sorry to here you've been diagnosed with MS on top all your other worries.

i'm no expert at giving advice but i also have problems with feeling i always have to conform to everyone elses needs and wishes, so...

here's all i can say to you...

...you have to start imo by telling yourself over and over that you have as much worth and rights as anyone else. keep telling yourself it numerous times a day til you believe it. also remind yourself that...as a rule...ppl who have problems asserting theirselves have those probs because they're very caring ppl and don't want to hurt other peoples feelings...this means you are DEFINITELY worth the effort it will take to get your confidence levels up and your depression down.

i'm sorry this is all i have for you but hang in there...someone will come along soon with better advice.

take gentle care of yourself.

kj



p.s. see nowheretorun already replied b4 i'd even finished this reply.