Photo shows Dee Dee who has MS with Eastenders actor Anjela Lauren Smith on set

Dee Dee

Dee Dee is one of our MS bloggers, campaigners, advisers and spokespeople. She was diagnosed in 2008 with highly active relapsing MS.

She loves live music, laughing and talking to people.

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MS can be very lonely

I was diagnosed in 2008 with highly active relapsing MS. I really love live music. But MS means I can’t go to a gig unless I've done my homework and know there will be somewhere for me to sit.

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Photo shows Dee Dee who has MS with Eastenders actor Anjela Lauren Smith on set

EastEnders: Depression in MS is real

The current EastEnders storyline is not ideal, but EastEnders isn’t known for having positive storylines. Depression in MS is real. Suicidal thoughts are real.

Read Dee Dee's take on Dinah's story