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
Patient 'Splaining and How to Make It EffectivePatient ‘splaining. We all do it. Heck, it’s part of the job description of a chronically ill person. When the doctor asks...reactions4comments
3 Tips for MS Pain When it Threatens a Good Night’s SleepIt may seem that, everywhere you look, messages emphasize the importance of getting enough sleep. (As a sleep health educator, some may...reactions10comments
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
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
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
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
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
The Journey of Parenthood with MSI have recently come across a variety of questions about motherhood/parenting with MS, whether it’s about trying to conceive, pregnancy itself or...reactions2comments
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
"Why Are You Depressed?"I've said this before, but I've always thought of my occasionally ongoing struggle with depression as something separate from my personal fight...reactions29comments
A Different Kind of DadI’ve been asked to write a little something about parenting with MS from the male perspective – although there are a few...reactions2comments
It's Not Because I'm Naughty...I think all of us at one time or another in life wonder why we are faced with certain ailments and problems...reactions6comments
Is Fatigue Keeping Me From Being My Best?Fatigue is probably one of the most common symptoms experienced by people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Whether it's fatigue from not...reactions5comments
Check Engine LightI’ve seen a quote circulating on Facebook. It says, “Do you ever feel like your body’s ‘check engine’ light has been on...reactions6comments
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
