My multiple sclerosis decision
After much thought, research and prayer, this year I made the decision to no longer use any MS therapy drugs to treat my MS.
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Entries by Penelope Conway
All aboard the multiple sclerosis express
Ladies and gentlemen, this is the non-stop flight to a life with multiple sclerosis. On behalf of the Captain and the entire crew, welcome aboard.
To appreciate the sunny days you have to go through the storms
Multiple sclerosis is going to give you troubles at some point in your life. All of us go through them but everyone faces it differently. Many times it feels like it’s a constant struggle. Other times you may get a reprieve and have a moment of sanity and calm.
No matter what happens, it will be okay
Even if you can’t do something as you once could, you have to keep trying. Be calm, be brave, don’t quit on life and never quit on yourself. The world needs you. I need you.
Nothing with MS is smooth sailing
You may feel like you’re on a roller coaster of emotions. Accepting what’s going on one day and angry about it the next.
I seem to be allergic to multiple sclerosis
Since MS has taken up residence in my body, I have discovered many things that affect me that never did before. It seems like symptoms show up out of nowhere and have a tendency to hang around for a long, long time… sometimes forever.
MS progression… what is it?
I try my best to stay active because I know there will come a day when my body will be limited in the things it can do.
The multiple sclerosis storm you are in
Multiple sclerosis sweeps into your life and attempts to take you out. The destruction left behind can seem impossible to handle. Your life has become a moment by moment experience. Some moments are good, some bad and some are downright horrible.
A monster called multiple sclerosis
As a grown up, my monsters changed. They still try to scare me but in different ways. I have to be sure to keep my heart and mind protected from their scare tactics.
When you gotta pee
Remember that you weren’t given an instruction manual along with multiple sclerosis, and you can only do the best you can with the information you have at the 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.