Out and About in Spite of MSBeing primarily homebound is not what I signed up for. Getting out, for me, can definitely be tiring and requires quite the...reactions12comments
Has Anyone Seen My Attention Span?I thought I left it on my desk. Maybe under that stack of papers. Or, maybe I left it outside on the...reactions10comments
“You Used to Be So Happy” - My Emotional Journey With MSI believe I have dealt with a form of depression my whole life. I only called it something different back then. I...reactions25comments
The Pros, Cons, and Search of a (New) Home Health AideIt's been 14 years and multiple sclerosis has impinged my life and not in the best of ways. The loss of fine...reactions4comments
What I've Learned About Saying Yes and Trauma ResponseHave you ever agreed to do something that you later had reservations about? I have been here on multiple occasions for various reasons. Nonetheless...reactions8comments
How MS Treatments Work: Provigil, Ampyra, & BaclofenWhen you have MS, you’re likely to learn about a whole slew of treatment options, either mentioned by your doctor or from...reactions13comments
MS Comic: Telling the Person You’re Dating That You Have MSSometimes even thinking of starting to date someone new while living with a chronic illness, like MS, can be overwhelming. Timing to...reactions7comments
Some Household Hacks for Those With MSMaintaining a household is challenging under any circumstances, but when you live with a chronic illness like MS, it becomes even more...reactions60comments
When Humidity Triggers MS SymptomsI was raised in the Pacific Northwest, where summer temperatures rarely soar into the 90s. A classic hot day here hovers in...reactions30comments
In the Swim With MSThe brutal heat many of us have experienced recently is a great reason to search out a pool to take a plunge...reactions18comments
MS and My Client DisclosureWhen I first learned I had multiple sclerosis, I had just started my new consulting business. I was eager and excited to...reactions4comments
Reflecting On The Benefits Of 'Gaming' With and Without MSGross motor skills are movements that involve larger muscles such as legs, arms, and trunk. Fine motor skills are movements involving smaller...reactionscomments
Fighting Feelings of FailureAs I think about my life with multiple sclerosis, I like to think that I handle it well. I’m fairly motivated, I...reactions27comments
MS Comic: AnniversaryThere are many different ways to celebrate an MS anniversary - there is no "right" way! Some people also choose not to...reactions9comments
We Can Enjoy Sex Even When We Have MS and IBSFolks, it’s been a few months since I submitted articles about MS and IBS. I’ve been hard at work writing a book...reactions11comments
The Additional Struggles With Warm TempsEarlier today, I found myself collapsed on the floor, sweaty, sore, with numb extremities, and very blurry vision. At first, I wasn’t...reactions70comments
Community Member Spotlight: PaulOne of our amazing community members reached out to our team following one of our weekly newsletters. Once we heard a little...reactions2comments
MS Comic: Sleep ShadowsBrooke explains through her comic, what she describes as 'sleep shadows'. While we know MS can cause a number of different sleep-related...reactions4comments
The Semi Denial Is StrongI am living with denial. I am somewhat in denial about having multiple sclerosis. I call it “semi denial” because I am...reactions4comments
Energy Management for People With MSBefore my MS diagnosis in 2013, I worked as a creativity coach. I taught poets, novelists, and artists the necessary skills to...reactions11comments
