The Mind Games We PlayLiving successfully with multiple sclerosis requires some effort on the part of the diagnosed. In order to thrive with this disease, you...reactions6comments
Dating with a Disease – Part Five: ChildrenBabies? Wait, what? OK, this has clearly become a series about not just dating, but relationships, matters of the heart, and even...reactions11comments
Combating Positivity PornLiving with a chronic illness, like multiple sclerosis, can be filled with challenges. Sure, there are the rough symptoms like pain, fatigue...reactions24comments
When I'm Told Someone "Chooses Not to Be Negative"Around the internet, when looking at various articles and memes about chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis, you’ll often come across a number...reactions45comments
A Change in Symptoms and What I Did About It“Would you like to use a hat?” the lab tech asked. She had just drawn two vials of blood, and the last...reactions1comment
ALS vs MS: Know The DifferenceI was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in my early twenties. It didn’t take long for me to realize that a lot of...reactions18comments
Disability Makes Me AngryA friend of mine wrote an article that touched on the subject of identifying as disabled. I read it at an interesting...reactions6comments
Every Little Thing“My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn't prevent you doing well, and don't regret the...reactions5comments
“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 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
Hi, I Have MS...Not many people other than close family and friends knows that "Calie" is not my birth name. My true first name is...reactionscomments
It's In My Genes, I GuessNo, I’m not talking about having multiple sclerosis passed genetically. Although we know that some people are more genetically predisposed to contracting MS...reactions3comments
When Something Feels Wrong, I Round Up the Usual SuspectsManaging a chronic illness is like solving a series of crimes. Day after week after month after year, we are assaulted by...reactions6comments
Things I Hate to Hear with MSIf you follow enough websites that discuss chronic illness, you are bound to come across some lists that detail what folks should...reactions39comments
Taking a SeatWhen it comes to leaving my house and engaging in various activities, whether it be meeting friends, running errands, or going to...reactions21comments
Stress/Anxiety & MSNow, I don’t know about everyone else… but prior to my diagnosis, I didn’t feel nearly as ‘overwhelmed’ as I do now...reactions28comments
This is Not a Drill, MaybeTheater-goers are always told before the show begins to look around and identify the closest exit, just in case you might need...reactions3comments
Toxic Positivity Is Not Helpful, It’s Harmful!"It will get better; just be patient," I remember when my old therapist said this to me. We were discussing my recent...reactions23comments
Marriage & MS: The Ultimate Relationship ExamSo I’m sitting here, just flabbergasted that it’s happened again. For the third time in just this month, a fellow MS Warrior...reactions56comments
Devin's Tips for Fighting FatigueMultiple sclerosis is a disease that can be responsible for a massive number of different symptoms. MS is also a disease that...reactions4comments
