Caregiver Perspective: Compassion FatigueIt seems ironic, but did you know that caring too much could actually harm you? There's a fancy name for it called...reactions8comments
The Test of Taking My Own AdviceYou think that, for the most part, you have a pretty good handle when going through tough situations. That though it's not...reactions5comments
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
At Least 60 and Can't Clean Your House? Call the Department on Aging!Often we oldies are hard put to think of an upside to being in our dotage. The body is falling apart like...reactions2comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with multiple...reactions4comments
Sexual Healing: Why Masturbation is Good for Your HealthConstant readjustments of all kinds are necessary when we have a neurological condition. Multiple sclerosis seems to change how our bodies work...reactions7comments
Hiding from SoundIf you could go back to just before I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and ask me which of the 5...reactions42comments
The Questions Get Harder and HarderSo the neurologists, journals, literature, and personal stories were pretty accurate. Their bottom line was that multiple sclerosis was degenerative. What I...reactions34comments
Know the Link Between Sleep and InflammationInflammation creates the “perfect storm” in autoimmune conditions, setting off a domino effect of disease activity, including demyelination for those with MS...reactions6comments
I Regret Not Doing Things When I Still CouldLet’s turn the clock back a bit, shall we? I’m in middle school, and it’s my least favorite period of the day:...reactions13comments
The Two Faces of Multiple SclerosisYour future was so bright. I knew you were going places. And I was coming with you. When your dreams came true...reactions59comments
AdaptingBefore MS, Brooke's life used to be a "grab and go" lifestyle without much need for planning in advance. After MS, her...reactions1comment
The Transportation Troubles of Chronic IllnessAs I sit around my house, mentally pacing in my head due to boredom, I’m struck by a desire to escape. A feeling...reactions4comments
MSAA’s MS Awareness Month Resources Now Archived on MyMSAA.orgAs MS Awareness Month 2019 comes to an end, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to share the new...reactionscomments
MS Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like MS and its side effects. Phrases in...reactionscomments
The Unexpected Consequences of Weight GainI’m frustrated and fit to be tied over media endlessly pushing misguided, mixed messages in my face about being overweight. For example...reactions2comments
Fearing the FutureLiving with a highly unpredictable disease like Multiple Sclerosis can be an exercise in controlling your fears. Every day (and night), we...reactions8comments
Let’s Talk About Driving Safety and MSHaving one’s independence is a huge concern for many people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Your freedom to move through your day unfettered...reactions27comments
Caregiver Perspective: Help with Difficult ConversationsHave you noticed how difficult it can be to have a sensitive conversation with another person without being misunderstood? Why is that? Caregivers...reactions3comments
Why Self-Care is Important When Living with MSMy infant son looked up at me from his crib, smiling and cooing after a satisfying nap. I picked him up, changed...reactions2comments
