Chronic Illness BurnoutWhen someone utters that they are “burned out,” I think people normally tend to associate this with one’s work. A quick search...reactions42comments
Lessons from My First 10 Years of Life With MSI'll soon be entering my tenth year living with multiple sclerosis (MS). I was diagnosed in 2010, just after I turned 20...reactions36comments
MS Comic: Twitching Legs at NightSome people with MS can experience tremors and spasms at night as they're trying to fall asleep. These can be frustrating and...reactionscomments
Busy In My Blue Chair Fighting SPMSThe matter at hand: I am in the secondary-progressive stage of MS (SPMS). I no longer work. I no longer drive. I'm...reactions9comments
Fighting a Cold or Flu While Living with Multiple SclerosisI’ve been indoors for two weeks and counting, binge-watching British shows on BritBox, listening to music, and napping. A lot of napping...reactions24comments
Not My Type of MSI receive a steady stream of MS news items. Unfortunately, almost none of it applies to me. I do have MS, just...reactions109comments
A Halloween GatheringLooking to improvise an easy Halloween costume? Brooke’s comic shows how dressing up as an “invisible illness” is the perfect last-minute idea...reactions1comment
How Do You Feel After an Infusion?The other day, someone asked me how I usually feel after an infusion. Because that is a pretty broad question with such...reactions30comments
The Similarities of Chronic IllnessesAs I’ve been writing about living with Multiple Sclerosis for several years now (wow, time really does fly), I’ve grown accustomed to...reactions15comments
Coming Out and MSIn the months leading up my coming out, I watched everything YouTube had to offer on the topic. Alone in my room...reactions11comments
Disabled Needs Are Not Black and WhiteRecently, I’ve seen a few people on social media post a great meme, it’s got two images, one, the typical wheelchair from...reactions22comments
Finally, Just a Common Cold: No More AnxietyGrowing up, I didn’t get sick any more or any less frequently than most of the other kids around me. When I...reactions5comments
Just One of Those MS DaysThe house is a mess. Too tired to clean. Cell phone sitting in my lap. Half charged. Just like me. The sofa...reactions23comments
Declaration of DependenceAs the sands of time trickle down the hourglass of my life with MS, I find myself in an extremely unpalatable situation...reactions43comments
Mood SwingsMood swings with MS can come out of nowhere! The smallest inconvenience can cause a huge wave of emotions, as Brooke illustrates...reactions5comments
Some Days I'm Frustrated, But Most Days I'm OkayI find that I actually don't mind having multiple sclerosis. I mean, not to imply that I'm a fan - it was...reactions6comments
What Not to Say to a Person with MSPeople have the best intentions. They want to say something uplifting or profound to affect me in a positive way. They shouldn’t...reactions163comments
Maintaining Good Habits With MS Isn't Always EasyIn my humble opinion, one of the many prerequisites for living a successful life (however you may personally define that) with multiple...reactions12comments
For Friends & Family: How You Can HelpSince I’ve started writing about my life with Multiple Sclerosis, I’ve had the pleasure of talking to folks who have been touched...reactions15comments
Community Views: The Language of "MS Warrior"The term “MS Warrior” is a phrase often found and used within the multiple sclerosis (MS) community, and we wanted to learn...reactions12comments
