May 2021

The power of sharing experiences

The power of sharing experiences

Recently, I have been involved in two different projects. Both of which involved me sharing some of my experience of living with Multiple Sclerosis.  Progressive MS Webinar Series The first is the Progressive MS Webinar Series, which I am hosting, and is in collaboration with the MS Society of Ireland. The first webinar, about Isolation, …

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How I bootstrap my life in 4 simple steps

How I bootstrap my life in 4 simple steps

When you have a down day, or even several down days, it can seem difficult to pull yourself out of the negativity. As I am not a doctor, or a mental health expert, I can only let you know what works for me. You should always consult an expert. With this disclaimer done I can …

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Willpower Could it be speeding up my decline

Willpower: Could it be speeding up my decline?

Just one more step. It was the only thought in my head. One more. If I can lift my leg, move it forward, even just a bit, and then repeat with the other leg. My objective, to get back to the car, which was about 50 metres away from me. Every step seemed to push …

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Fatigue: 3 tips to overcome guilt (with a bonus tip too)

Fatigue: 3 tips to overcome guilt (with a bonus tip too)

Fatigue is difficult. It is a common symptom of MS, an invisible beast which has two ways of attacking. Sometimes it ambushes you suddenly, with no warning, or it gently creeps up on you, gradually sucking all strength. Whichever tactic the monster uses, fatigue can contribute to decline in your mental health. Yesterday, I experienced …

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