I Really Hate That I Have to Ask for HelpI know I'm not breaking any news here, but many people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) struggle to not lose their independence in life. Things that were once simple become...
Dealing with the Never-Ending Unknowns of MS is Such a Pain for Me - LiterallyI’d be a liar if I said I didn’t think about ending it all a little over 6 years ago. I was so scared and anxious. I also was exhausted...
I Really Hate That I Have to Ask for HelpI know I'm not breaking any news here, but many people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) struggle to not lose their independence in life. Things that were once simple become...
Dealing with the Never-Ending Unknowns of MS is Such a Pain for Me - LiterallyI’d be a liar if I said I didn’t think about ending it all a little over 6 years ago. I was so scared and anxious. I also was exhausted...
I Really Hate That I Have to Ask for HelpI know I'm not breaking any news here, but many people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) struggle to not lose their independence in life. Things that were once simple become...
Dealing with the Never-Ending Unknowns of MS is Such a Pain for Me - LiterallyI’d be a liar if I said I didn’t think about ending it all a little over 6 years ago. I was so scared and anxious. I also was exhausted...
When I'm Told, "It Could Be Worse"Have you ever been told in regard to your MS, “Oh, well it could be worse!” Yeah, I know it could be worse...but it could also be better. When I...
My Bladder Is a Bad CommunicatorHave you gotten to the point where it seems MS has just always been part of your life? I think that I’m approaching that point. Looking back over the past...
The Fear of Vision SymptomsMultiple sclerosis can create a lot of frightening moments. From unexpected falls to sudden jolts of pain, this disease has plenty of options when it comes to striking our hearts...
MS & Progression Independent of Relapse ActivityThe vast majority of those suffering from MS do so with the version known as relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). This variety of MS is characterized by clearly defined attacks of new...
"You Wear It Well" - My Thoughts on PainI have written several articles on pain and invisible illness. On multiple occasions, I have been told “you don’t look sick” or “you don’t look like what you’ve been through.” Most...
Waiting for MS to Calm Down and BehaveI can still remember waiting for my first relapse to be over. Every morning I would wake up hoping that when I opened my eyes, the world would look crystal...
8 Hours Is Never EnoughSleep. Sleep. Sleep. All I do is sleep. Eight hours is never enough. I spend more time in the bed than I do any other place. So, why would today...
Trouble With Social Cues: Social Cognitive Deficits With MSRecently, I was talking to another person with multiple sclerosis, and she mentioned that she believed she was having trouble understanding when people were joking. She then asked me if...