MS's Constant Assault on Mental Health...Content warning: The following article discusses depression and passive suicidal ideation. Please know that there are many resources available for support including...reactions25comments
Dangerous Mind...I am 63 years old. I have been diagnosed with MS for over three years. I also have a neuromuscular disorder called...reactions3comments
At Long Last...About 25 years ago my 2nd husband and I began designing a garden I could navigate with MS. My SPMS was diagnosed...reactions3comments
MS and COVID 19...I was diagnosed with MS in 2016 but I had the first signs in 1996 overseas. In spite of these signs, I...reactions1comment
Diagnosed as a Teenager...3 years ago, I was 15 and was diagnosed with MS when my right arm went numb. Followed by that my right...reactions2comments
Used to the Notion of Lockdown...I never thought that people would need to get used to isolation. I have friends doing online zoom sessions with me. They...reactions1comment
Give Yourself Permission to Take A Nap...Why is it so hard to just sit down, close your eyes, and allow yourself to sleep, meditate, daydream, or whatever, in...reactions25comments
My Story...I was diagnosed in late 1978 about 3+ months after the birth of my oldest daughter. I won't go into everything but...reactions1comment
My Invisible Friend...4 years ago I made a new invisible friend full of troubles and pain, but I decided to accept because I don’t...reactions1comment
Lost...I was diagnosed with RRMS in 1998. I was 20 years old with a 9mo old son. I woke up the day...reactions7comments
The Flow...My first diagnosable symptom was optic neuritis. I was working part-time mucking stalls to pay for my horse's board. After the 4th...reactions2comments
New Device Helps Bladder...Hi, I’m Carolyn and I’ve had MS for 31 years. This year I had an Axonics device implanted on my bladder (outpatient)...reactions2comments
False Signals...My bladder has been a problem for much of my time with MS. As I get on top of the realization that...reactions2comments
World MS Day: 10 Things Everyone Should Know About MS...Today is World MS Day, and this year's theme is “connections” which feels all the more important during these trying times. Whether...reactions8comments
Every twenty minutes? Are you kidding me?...We may each have a unique copy of multiple sclerosis, one that fits us just like a pair of beloved jeans that...reactions9comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & Healing...Professor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactionscomments
Altered State...Multiple sclerosis an altered state of mind and being. Triggered by spinal disease and prolonged critically high body temperatures. As the medical...reactions1comment
Mind heals body.... Body heals mind. My take on yoga.... Mindfulness...YOGA cannot be taught... It has to be experienced. You live YOGA!!! I had practiced yoga for over 9 years (I would...reactions1comment
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Telehealth: Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
