MS and Emotions. Need advice please

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Sorry for aibu. Posting here for traffic.

I have Multiple Sclerosis. In 2019 I had a really bad relapse that left me in hospital for a week.

Ever since then I've not been in control of my emotional responses to situations. My nurse referred to it as emotional incontinence (helpful!).

I laugh when I don't want to and this often leads to uncontrollable crying.

It's never happened in public before, until tonight. Been out with DH to see a stand up comedian and whilst in the queue to pay for our car parking I was trying to tell him something. It wasn't funny but I got a fit of the giggles. I could sense others in the queue looking at me. I had to try and bite my finger to stop myself but then tears started pouring down my cheeks. I was absolutely mortified, both for me and DH. Like I say it's only ever happened at home before but I was so embarrassed. To not be in control is awful.

Just wondered if anyone has similar experiences and if there are any tips/tricks/techniques for dealing with it.

I didn’t want to read and run but I don’t have any advice apart from don’t be so hard on yourself. MS is a difficult road and you are dealing with it your way. That’s all x

I don't have MS, but I do have brain lesions (unknown cause). This causes emotional lability - in my case exaggerated crying (at things I do find sad or moving). I have no control over it and it comes on very quickly. Recently it is happening at what I call 3rd hand things ie hearing other people talking about things they find sad... I hate it. It's embarrassing and makes me avoid situations when I know it'll happen eg a leaving party. I understand that it can also happen when someone has had a stroke. As far as I know, there is no treatment and you just have to manage it as best you can. I have had one or two instances of exaggerated laughing, but crying affects me more.