Physical Wellness with Aquatic Exercise
In the past couple of weeks, we have been looking at strategies for finding the best wellness plan for each person, whether it is watching for signs of depression, or making time for physical wellness...
View ArticleAlways Adjusting to Life with MS
Recently, one of our community contributors, Nicole, wrote a thought-provoking, and emotionally charged piece titled, “Still Learning How to Live with MS.” The title of the article rings loud and true...
View ArticleWhat Does “I’m Tired” Mean to You?
For some, saying the words, “I’m tired”, may indicate a lack of sleep, or perhaps the end of a long, exhausting day. However, for those living with MS, these two words can mean so much more. Fatigue is...
View ArticleSneaky Alternatives
By Lauren Kovacs Alternative approaches to MS are pretty personal. Many of us will try just about anything to add to our medication routine. Short of crazy stuff like putting fried eggs on my eyes or...
View ArticleHow I Find Laughter in the Face of MS
By Alene Brennan Incurable. Degenerative. Chronic. The weight of the words is heavy. The reality of living with them is even heavier. We can easily sink into the quicksand of worries and struggles or…...
View ArticleGetting Organized and Staying Organized: It’s a Lifesaver When Living with a...
By Stacie Prada I love being organized. I love containers and labels. I love having my finances organized and being able to find paperwork when needed. It brings me a sense of peace to plan things, be...
View ArticleBecome a Creature of Habit
By Doug Ankerman April’s theme of “Staying Organized” draws a collective “yeah right, when pigs fly” from most. Adding your multiple sclerosis to the mix makes it even more overwhelming. So, I say...
View ArticleThe Value of Doing Nothing: Same Thing, Different Feel
By Stacie Prada It’s interesting to me that the same task can feel stressful sometimes and relaxing others. It really shows that it’s not about what I’m doing, rather it’s how I feel when I’m...
View ArticleMy MS Number: We Became Experts at Adapting to Change Before We Knew We Had MS
By Stacie Prada I’ve started thinking it should be the standard to have our time with multiple sclerosis described with two numbers. It would be similar to blood pressure readings where two numbers...
View ArticleParts of Life That Look Different After MS
Physical weakness, fatigue, impaired ability to remember information. MS certainly can take a toll on what day-to-day life looks like. For many living with MS, you now have a greater appreciation for...
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