I need to declutter my brain
Rise up and work to overcome every obstacle multiple sclerosis throws at you. It is relentless and always trying to trip you up. It’s pretty good at it and has had years to perfect its chaos.
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Entries by Penelope Conway
MS symptoms are more faithful than friends
You never know when a symptom will show up and decide to hang out with you. Sometimes they are more faithful than your friends.
Driving with hand controls
As many of you know, eight years ago I came close to giving up on ever driving again. I had trouble managing the gas and brake pedals with my numb legs and feet.
I’m not okay and that’s okay
I wish I had a magic wand to make multiple sclerosis go away. To make the stress of living day in and day out with MS easier. To make carrying the huge burden it causes in your life lighter.
What people with MS would love to hear
It’s only natural when a loved one is going through a health struggle like MS, we want to support them in any way possible.
Things I can do in spite of MS
I CAN DO many things that even “abled” people have trouble with.
Life is crazy right now
Sometimes life grabs us, takes hold and shakes us hard. We are left with our head spinning and we are desperately trying to just hang on. At those times we wish life would give us a break.
Cracks in the concrete
Cracks in the concrete are reminders to me that you can fall apart no matter how strong you think you are. MS changed everything. At first, I couldn’t believe what was happening.
Feeling run down
I had a difficult time this past week with my health. I had grown so weak and lethargic that I wasn’t good for anything. I didn’t have any strength to even eat.
20 things I love about multiple sclerosis
Vertigo – I get to pretend that I am on a Trans-Atlantic sea cruise every day… plus I like wearing Hawaiian shirts.
Disabling Fatigue – I get to take naps and snuggle with my pillow.
Insomnia –
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.