MS In America 2016: Being Diagnosed with Multiple SclerosisThe team at MultipleSclerosis.net conducted a large, extensive survey among people living with MS, with the goal of gaining a better understanding...reactions1comment
Remind Me Not to Forget: A Few Ways I Remember"Hey Matt, could you remind me not to forget to do this really important thing?" - Someone who doesn't actually want to...reactions9comments
How I Deal With MS StressStress comes in innumerous forms and can manifest itself in a multitude of ways, affecting each “victim” completely differently. Everyone deals with...reactions5comments
How Old Am I Again?Some days, I have to remind myself that I’m a young girl in her mid-20s. Some days, my body makes me feel...reactions2comments
Taking a Break from Stressing Out Can Be StressfulFrom the moment I wake up to the moment I go to bed, I try to stay busy. Not because I have...reactions13comments
Mood SwingsMood swings with MS can come out of nowhere! The smallest inconvenience can cause a huge wave of emotions, as Brooke illustrates...reactions5comments
Mental Health & Chronic Illness: Therapy MythsLiving with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis is challenging, not only physically, but mentally as well. For some people, a diagnosis...reactions5comments
Let's Address The Elephant in the Room-Depression and MSI want to write about something that I feel is sadly, often swept under the rug and left to go unnoticed. It’s...reactions8comments
Do You Know Enough about Where to Learn More? Here's How to Become Better-InformedThese days, you have to know an awful lot to know the right thing to do. People with MS can never know...reactionscomments
Preparing for your Neurologist AppointmentEveryone gets those reminder telephone calls before their appointment about what time to get there, to bring the most recent insurance card...reactionscomments
Staying Organized to Reduce StressNothing stresses me out faster than not being able to find something. I know this is more of an issue for me...reactions2comments
Multiple Sclerosis and Unexpected ChangesChange. It can't be avoided, it almost always can't be controlled, and is often somewhat unpredictable. No matter the scale, from the...reactions18comments
Your Anger Can Be a GiftLiving with multiple sclerosis can be an emotional rollercoaster. Anger is a common sentiment with complex causes that an individual fighting an...reactions6comments
The Unveiling of My MSTelling people about my diagnosis was something I really struggled with. I was scared people would look at me differently and that...reactions4comments
Not Fitting in Because of Your IllnessThere are a lot of ways a chronic illness, like multiple sclerosis, can impact someone’s life. You’ve, no doubt, read about the...reactions32comments
Cooking With a Chronic IllnessLiving with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis can make the most mundane of tasks incredibly difficult. Fatigue, mobility issues, pain, and...reactions18comments
The MS Age RestrictionWhen I received my diagnosis, I was 22 years old. In the world of MS, the onset typically falls between 20-40 years...reactions15comments
An Advocate Without a RibbonThis past March was another multiple sclerosis awareness month of lost opportunities. Each year I have lofty goals to participate in every...reactions9comments
MSAA Webinar: Living with MS as an LGBTQIA+ PersonOn September 29th, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is hosting a digital educational program dedicated to raising awareness and understanding...reactionscomments
How I Talk Myself Through My MS Journey Using Transactional AnalysisMany people with chronic illness benefit from practicing some form of psychotherapy. It can easily be added to drug and physical therapies...reactions9comments
