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...
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...
Why learning to be a Patient Expert has given me a purpose in life.
My first experience of participating in research was over 15 years ago when I tried to get a trial started on a medication I was using to treat my Multiple...
Caregiver Stress: Managing Stress When Caring for a Person with Disability
Image Credit Caring for a sick person can be stressful, and it can get worse if the person lives with a disability. This is because the disability presents a whole...
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...
Reflecting on 2019 and looking forward to 2020
In this post I reflect on 2019 and the obstacles I faced, how I dealt with these, and what I learned in the process. Now, more resilient, I look forward to the New Year!!