You are a survivor
Through it all, I have to say… you are a survivor. Whether you believe it’s God’s gift or just sheer luck… you have been given a second chance in life and I encourage you not to squander it or dwell on why you were chosen.
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Entries by Penelope Conway
To Meme or not to Meme? That’s the question!
I’ve put together a collection of my most wonderfully random and entertaining images and memes to keep in one convenient place.
Chocolate… is it good for multiple sclerosis?
It’s been known for years that flavonoids in cocoa help fight fatigue. These chemicals possess anti-inflammatory properties that may be especially beneficial for people with multiple sclerosis.
Incontinence… ain’t nobody got time for that!
Sorry, but I don’t see the fun or joy in having to wear a diaper because my bladder or bowels aren’t working correctly. Yes, I have had problems with bedwetting before… but the previous time was when I was five years old!
Be strong
One of the great American authors, Alex Haley, had a picture on a wall in his office that attracted much attention. It always aroused the interest of his visitors because no one could understand the significance of the photograph to the writer.
Don’t ever apologize because you are hurting
Have you ever expressed a concern or talked with someone about a new multiple sclerosis symptom you are experiencing without a “woe is me” attitude and their response was just get over it? I’ve always thought that to be a strange response. Get over what exactly? Get over the pain? Get over the fear? Get over a chronic illness? What exactly am I to be getting over?
With multiple sclerosis you can’t control your body
With MS and all that it brings, you can’t dwell on the past. You can’t change anything that has happened to you and wishing that things were different doesn’t help anything.
What being brave feels like
I know how hard it is to push through the murkiness and brain fog that surrounds you all because of multiple sclerosis. You don’t deserve the troubles it brings to your life. You didn’t cause it and you can’t seem to escape from its hold on you.
I’m ready for a new year
We have all come through some crazy moments and stumbled through them into another year. Maybe things didn’t go as you wanted, but you made it.
Multiple sclerosis doesn’t take a break for the holidays
I live in a world where the MS Monster is real no matter what’s taking place around me. My parents always told me there isn’t a scary monster hiding under my bed or in the closet, but I now live with one that follows me around every day and even growls at me from time to time.
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.