Practicing Mindfulness May Help Reduce Pain And Stress...“Mindfulness is an ancient Buddhist practice which has profound relevance for our present-day lives. This relevance has nothing to do with Buddhism...reactionscomments
Give Yourself Permission to Rest...I grew up in a house where we always had to stay "busy." Looking back, I guess it kept us out of...reactions24comments
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to manage MS every day, MultipleSclerosis.net...
A New Symptom: The Crow Claw...When a sudden, new MS symptom strikes the right side of Brooke’s body, it transforms her hand and speech into something unrecognizable...reactions16comments
MS Comic: Online Shopping for a Cane...What some people might describe as “morbid,” many folks with MS call “being prepared.” Every day with MS is different and unpredictable...reactions5comments
Punishing My Body Before I Knew I Had MS...I was nineteen when my body first betrayed me. At least, that is how it felt at the time. I did not...reactions4comments
Infusions, How to Plan, and What to Expect...If you’re waiting for your first infusion, it can cause anxiety and wondering about what will happen and what is next. I...reactions28comments
Open Letter for the Newly Diagnosed...Dear newly diagnosed, First I want to welcome you to the club that no one wants to join - the world of...reactions4comments
What Happened When I Explained My Disabilities to My Brother...“So,” my brother began, “how long do you think you’ll be able to go grocery shopping by yourself?” We were standing in...reactions8comments
I Feel Like I Have MS Today...Roses are red, violets are blue; every day is not a bad day, but some days I have the MS blues.Generally I...reactions14comments
MS and Memory: the Other Me Must Have Lost it...The other day I was looking for something around the house, something like my keys or the TV remote. I can’t remember...reactions50comments
Some Things I Wish People Knew About MS-Related Fatigue...Of the many symptoms that plague those of us with multiple sclerosis, one of the most common is fatigue. It’s such a...reactions208comments
Sure, I Have MS. But What About Me?...Exclusion and MS, or is it exclusion because of MS? That is a question I’ve struggled with for more than two decades...reactions45comments
Nearly 17 Years With MS: Some Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Diagnosed...Wow, times sure flies as you get older, doesn’t it? As I write this, I’ve been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis for 16...reactions104comments
Fighting the MS Cold...Catching a cold is no fun for anybody. But when you live with MS, it can really be disruptive. A while ago...reactions5comments
Fighting a Cold or Flu While Living with Multiple Sclerosis...I had been indoors for two weeks and counting, binge-watching British shows on BritBox, listening to music, and napping. A lot of...reactions31comments
Living with MS: Gardening as Healing...“There’s something about taking a plow and breaking new ground. It gives you energy. ” — Ken Kesey During my childhood, my...reactions10comments