8 Hours Is Never EnoughSleep. Sleep. Sleep. All I do is sleep. Eight hours is never enough. I spend more time in the bed than I do any other place. So, why would today...Reactions0reactionsComments41 comments
Comic: All the Irritating Things That Come with MSWhat are the most frustrating things that happen with your MS? Brooke shares some of her biggest pet peeves in this comic, from bladder issues to spilling drinks to the...Reactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Give Yourself a BreakLiving life with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis can be extremely demanding. For many, trying to live as normal a life as possible can leave them feeling perpetually behind...Reactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Explaining Unpredictable Fatigue: "I'm Fine, for Now"This is a follow-up to an article that I had written a while ago, Definition of, "I’m Fine." Really, I feel like my go-to answer when I’m asked, “How are...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Inside an InfusionIn the 20+ years since I’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I’ve witnessed significant advancements in treating the disease. While we don’t yet have a cure, we have a wide...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Other Side of AngerHow many times have you been told not to be angry? These words have been said to me often. Hearing the directive agitates me. Many would have you believe that anger...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
MS's Constant Assault on Mental HealthContent warning: The following article discusses depression and passive suicidal ideation. Please know that there are many resources available for support including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) and online...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Prednisone: Maybe I Should Just Hide for a While?Prednisone is one of those medications that pretty much everyone living with multiple sclerosis (MS) is either overly familiar with or has probably heard of more than a few times...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Returning From an ExacerbationThe most common variant of the neurological disease known as multiple sclerosis is referred to as relapsing-remitting. This course of the disease involves the patient experiencing repeated exacerbations (also known...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Reborn: Finding Yourself Post DiagnosisI feel like this is a big issue that most of us have dealt with or are still dealing with it. Once you get diagnosed with a life-altering disease, you...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Why I Do What I DoIf nothing less, COVID-19 and the protests have highlighted systemic inequities faced by Black Americans. Multiple sclerosis research is no different. That is why this issue is so important to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
At-Home Exercise with MSDuring this time of quarantine and social distancing, it can be hard to know how to stay active. For those with MS, it may not be comfortable to return to...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Give Yourself Permission to Take A NapWhy is it so hard to just sit down, close your eyes, and allow yourself to sleep, meditate, daydream, or whatever, in the middle of the day? It’s really hard!!...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
MS Comic: How I Describe the MS Hug"MS hug" sounds like a pleasant sensation, doesn't it? It's definitely misleading because this MS symptom can range from slightly uncomfortable to extremely painful. It's tough to describe how the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Let Me Fail: Being Independent with MSI know at times we can feel helpless, like we can’t get things done on our own. It’s either too much physically and/or mentally. Those around us might see us...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
World MS Day: 10 Things Everyone Should Know About MSToday is World MS Day, and this year's theme is “connections” which feels all the more important during these trying times. Whether we're physically together or apart, World MS Day...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
My First Virtual Neurology VisitIn Part 1 of this digital adventure, I shared about the growing pains my neurologist’s office was experiencing in switching patients over from in-person visits to virtual visits during the...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature to heal...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with Lassitude: Primary Fatigue In MSWhen it comes to discussing the many potential symptoms of multiple sclerosis, you can’t have a complete discussion until you’ve talked about one of the most common and heinous: fatigue...Reactions0reactionsComments35 comments
My Bladder Is a Bad CommunicatorHave you gotten to the point where it seems MS has just always been part of your life? I think that I’m approaching that point. Looking back over the past...Reactions0reactionsComments58 comments