How do you adjust your life when the rules of your illness change? I share what I am doing now.
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...
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...
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of 2020 – A Chronically Ill Perspective
I am sitting in my car waiting for my partner to finish the weekly shop, wondering how I can start this blog post. 2020 has been a hard year for...
Depression in Multiple Sclerosis: Is it inevitable?
The last four weeks have been a challenge. The number of days I have had to finish in bed, early, has increased. Often seeking solace in a darkened room at...
Losing everything, again!!
It has been five weeks since I left the hospital where I had IV steroids to help with my mobility. When I arrived home, it took a few days to...