How Insomnia Threatens My Quality of Life, Dreams and AspirationsI need at least nine hours of sleep to process what happened when I was awake. So when I get less than that, the effects are immediate and debilitating in...reactions1comment
New Year, Same MeThe new year brings about new outlooks, new goals, fresh perspectives, fresh starts. It also prompts the customary tradition of creating ‘New Year Resolution(s)’ and implementing them or watching how...reactions4comments
Caption This: MS ShindigBrooke's latest comic has a fun twist - one of YOU, a member of our community, can make it your own! She illustrated a scene at a party as someone...reactions8comments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis EraThe United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing...reactions6comments
What You Don't SeeI enjoy going out and having a good time. I love hanging out with my friends and family and making memories, too. However, when I get a free weekend with...reactions12comments
The Molasses Swamp: MSFor most of the time that I have had Multiple Sclerosis (MS), I had always complained that no one ever seems to ask me if I'm okay; well, at least...reactions18comments
The Problem of Therapeutic Inertia in MS PatientsThere is never a good time to be diagnosed with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis. That said, due to the ever-growing number of treatment options, we are in a...reactions3comments
The Key to ContentmentIt’s that time of year again, Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas is coming. In previous articles, I’ve talked about the stress of the holidays and how that affects our...reactions6comments
Winter Is ComingFor the first time in many months, there is a slight chill in the air. A crisp autumnal breeze glides through the land as the sure signs of seasonal shift...reactions2comments
MS Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...reactionscomments
Tips and Tricks to Maximize Cognitive Function and Adapt to ChangesPeople with MS can achieve physical, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive well-being. Cognitive health is our ability to engage in challenging and mentally stimulating activities that result in personal growth, increased...reactions12comments
Quality Providers + Quality Service = Quality Of LifeMe: Why am I having seizures? Neuro: They come from the MS. Me: I feel like my symptoms are worsening and that I have even developed new ones, yet there's...reactions40comments
When I Fall And Can't Get UpWhen I was a kid, I remember seeing a series of commercials that would feature an elderly person who had fallen and would end up shouting “Help, I’ve fallen and...reactions22comments
MS Research Spotlight: Mood Swings, MS Anniversary, and MoreMS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the past two weeks. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has suggested that people with MS tend to focus on their physical symptoms...reactionscomments
Love Letter to the Crone I Am BecomingIt’s hard not to be totally preoccupied with my chronic medical problems. They can affect almost every aspect of my awake time and jolt me into consciousness in the middle...reactions2comments
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 sleeping well at night or fatigue caused directly...reactions4comments
Working Remotely or Not Remotely Working?After I left my job (which I wrote about in this article) I spent a lot of time thinking about the kind of work I wanted - or was able...reactionscomments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to navigate...reactionscomments
Accepting the Truth After All of These YearsIt hit me the other day that I’ve had MS for half of the time I’ve been alive. I’m 28, and I was diagnosed when I was 14. And I...reactions24comments
A Reminder from MSAA – 2019 Health Insurance Deadlines Are ApproachingThe Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) would like to remind you of two important deadlines that are quickly approaching in December. · Now through December 15, 2018, you can enroll...reactionscomments