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I saw this on an MS blog, it’s harsh – but true.
When I say “I’m fine” I mean: Today I have severe symptoms but they are manageable. I’m still suffering. My head feels like it’s above water, but I’m still drowning. Don’t confuse my definition of “fine” with yours.
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Nearly 1 million people in the US, and 2.9 million people worldwide live with MS.
This is far more than previously thought. MS isn’t rare. It’s often just invisible. The global count keeps rising, not because MS is spreading, but because diagnosis is improving, awareness is growing, and more countries are reporting data.
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Colitis makes mornings harder
Because your colon naturally wakes up and increases activity after a night of rest. When you live with gut inflammation, this normal morning restart can cause triggers and for me, took a bit of time to figure out how to manage it.
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Train your mind to see the good in everything
Positivity is not a trick, it is a choice you make every day, Your life does not become happy by chance, Life becomes happy by the quality of your thoughts. Choose your thoughts wisely, they shape your reality.
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You become a reflection of your thoughts, so think the way you want your life to go.
What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create. What you believe, shapes your reality. What you consistently do, becomes your destiny.
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Micro-moments of joy: why small moments matter more than you think.
These “micro-moments” might seem trivial, but they are surprisingly important. We tend to chase joy in the big milestones – promotions, holidays, life changes. But neuroscience research suggests that it is actually the small, everyday pleasures like the smell of coffee, a warm patch of sun, a shared laugh, that most powerfully shape our mental…
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Importance of Healthy Behaviors With MS
Staying healthy with multiple sclerosis involves more than disease and symptom management. Research shows some healthy behaviors can positively impact your MS progression and your lifespan. These behaviors include: Eating well Exercising Not smoking Ongoing preventative care Managing other medical conditions Monitoring alcohol use
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Most people fake being sick
I fake being well
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Maintaining happiness with a chronic illness
Involves finding micro-pleasures, building a modified daily routine, and shifting focus from limitations to what is still possible. Find purpose in new ways.