The Day the Poltergeist Moved In, Set Up Shop, and Wielded a Nightmare: Part 1I was an athlete and knew how to grind through a lot of pain during training. When I began to experience all...reactions11comments
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
Multiple Sclerosis Has Taught Me Life LessonsLiving with multiple sclerosis is life-changing no matter how severe or mild the symptoms may be. It can derail dreams and create...reactions7comments
Saying Yes to Sex After an MS Diagnosis: Part IThis article is one in a series about the positives of saying 'yes' to sex after a devastating MS diagnosis. My approach...reactions4comments
The Anguish Of AnxietyAs I’m sitting on the couch, seemingly staring at nothing, my roommate (who I did not even notice enter the room) asks...reactions33comments
MS Comic: MakeupIn this comic, Brooke shares her journey with makeup application and the struggles MS created. She persevered and found a way to...reactions6comments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your HeadFor a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People...reactions9comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
Has Anyone Seen My Attention Span?I thought I left it on my desk. Maybe under that stack of papers. Or, maybe I left it outside on the...reactions10comments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well...reactions1comment
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
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
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
How to Prevent Caregiver BurnoutThe role of caregiver or support partner is essential to any patient who relies on others for substantial assistance every day. An...reactionscomments
Improving Lives Through Art Is Back This Fall With MSAAYou asked, and we answered! By popular demand, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is bringing back our Improving Lives Through...reactions2comments
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
