Isolation and FatigueMental health is one of the most critical pieces of our overall health we can tend to, but it is often glossed over quickly or not talked about at all... By Laura Kolaczkowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
MS Versus the Swedish Healthcare SystemIn this article, I'm talking about the Swedish healthcare system in general terms. Denied insurance, medical debt, flare-ups due to financial stress, or getting approved for disability. These are just... By Fredric Andersson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
People Will Get Tired Of You Being SickLiving with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis often means that you have to face some very hard truths. You might have to stop working. You have to go to... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Life With MS Fatigue Feels Like a Story for OprahI hate when extreme fatigue messes up my whole day. Today is no different. I had things to do. A list of places to go and people to see. But... By Nicole Lemelle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Learning Not to Catastrophize with MSSometimes everything in my life with multiple sclerosis (MS) works out so well it’s like all the pieces just fell perfectly into place on their own, and it feels awesome... By Matt Allen G5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Using My MS VoiceMS is the abbreviation for the chronic degenerative autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis. However, those very initials could also stand for many snatches, because that's exactly what it does: it snatches... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Appointments, AppointmentsIt is managing the symptoms that take up the vast majority of my attention. Just living every day in this body takes time and effort. Heck, sleeping still requires me... By Anita Williams2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Disease Onset and Rejection Initially Contributed to the Loss of My Sex DriveSexual desire has always been an important part of my identity. Something that makes me feel like the spark plugs are all firing away, a sure sign of my mental... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
MS Changes Our Life, Yet We Can Still be a Positive InfluencerSome health illnesses are with you for a short period, then you heal and move on. MS, as you well know, sticks around forever, and changes your life. However, MS... By Mike Russell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Support From Family and Friends of a Loved One Diagnosed With MSWhen someone is diagnosed with a chronic disease such as multiple sclerosis, it can be a shock not only to the one diagnosed but also to the family and friends... By Dixie Willis, MA, LPCC, NCC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
A Care Partner’s Perspective to MSTen data points from the 2022 Multiple Sclerosis in America Survey (completed by 4,478 people living with MS) were shared recently. While I am sure that MS patients will discuss... By Gary Chester3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
When MS Stops You From Being ThereWhile reading through our forums the other day (and I can’t recommend them enough, we have some great discussions there!), someone mentioned their concern over being able to attend an... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Mom Guilt with MSI’ve heard about mom guilt long before I ever became a mother. Whether a woman is a CEO of a business or her home, the unrealistic expectations to “do it... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Laughing To Keep From Crying: Urinary IncontinenceWhat are two things that keep you running?A toddler… and an overactive bladder!You keep getting the sudden, immediate need to urinate. No matter your mobility status, where you are, when... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Don’t Forget to Remember EverythingWhen I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), all my symptoms felt so new and strange. At the time, I couldn’t imagine how I could ever think of them... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Good Life, Then MS, Isolation, and Life's Daily Challenges!I was living the good life, traveling, hanging with friends, and family, and just taking on whatever I chose whenever I felt like it. Then life began to change slowly... By Mike Russell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Ode To Raising Awareness About MSIt's important to raise awareness about MS, not just in Awareness Month in March, but beyond. It helps share what MS is and its effects on the person with the... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Why I Hate the Word "Remission" When Used With MSHaving been around Multiple Sclerosis for most of my life, there are some terms that get bandied about that tend to rub me the wrong way. I’m not a fan... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments56 comments
Empathy Versus SympathyA natural response to want to help someone is to give them sympathy – “I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis” – when really what someone diagnosed with a... By Dixie Willis, MA, LPCC, NCC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Returning to Work: Tips From the Dining Room OfficeI recently returned to work after years of living a self-employed, freelance life. During those months, I’ve learned a few things about myself and about surviving this new life. My job... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments