Multiple sclerosis is your reality
You are finding yourself overwhelmed and challenged in every area of life, and you feel the weight of simply getting through today to be daunting.
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Entries by Penelope Conway
An MS life isn’t so simple
Most people don’t have to think about the things they are doing in life like answering the door when an unexpected visitor arrives until something like multiple sclerosis comes along and messes with our ability to do those things.
What do you do when your body gives out?
Don’t beat yourself up because things aren’t going as hoped for, but be thankful for another day to work on it. And know this… you’re not lazy when you have to breathe and rest.
Life won’t be easy with MS but it’s worth it
You can get through anything life throws at you. When everything crumbles down it give you a chance to build something spectacular out of my ashes.
Me, MS, or why I can’t just get over it
Multiple sclerosis has a higher rate of depression than known. It’s believed to be caused by changes in the brain’s functionality along with emotional stresses of unexpected progression, loss of mobility, pain, social isolation, and financial struggles.
Yes, multiple sclerosis is painful
Anyone who says people living with MS don’t experience pain, is full of it. Oh, how I would love to give that person a glimpse into just how painful it can be.
Make the best of life when it throws lemons at you
Don’t lose hope. There is still a lot of good to come from your life. You are very much needed. You are not a mess. Because of you, someone’s day will be brighter. They will see you making it even though you’re in the middle of an impossibility and be encouraged by your strength. It’s time to square your shoulders back and hold your head up high. Don’t underestimate your value. Make the best of life when it throws lemons at you and show the world just how amazing you really are.
Words from my heart
People use phrases about MS that once were amazing but not so much anymore. Personally I’m not comforted with statements like: I have MS but MS doesn’t have me. That’s so overused that I don’t even listen to the person sharing it. The reality is sometimes MS does have me.
Memory, forgetfulness and multiple sclerosis
I woke up this morning to my pillow on the floor in the middle of the room. I’m not sure how that happened. I would have loved to have seen that pillow fight. It must have been a doozy…”take that – WHACK – and that – POW.”
Finding the rainbow in the storm
Each day is a journey into the unknown. One day you may wake up and discover the sun shining and the next day find yourself in the middle of a storm that is spinning out of control.
1. Simplify your life.2. Watch your thoughts. What goes in, comes out.
3. Surround yourself with positive people.
4. Take time for yourself, even if it means saying "no" to others.
5. Be grateful, laugh and celebrate life.
6. Think more about what you have as opposed to what you don't have.
7. Help others.