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tellnhelen

Mature African-American woman

posted 09/15/2009, comments (15)

After 15 years..Still Working on Acceptance

Its interesting that Lisa posted on Depression today. I have been struggling with depression for the last couple of months. Its been a struggle probably because I will not consider meds. I just don't want to take another pill. So I've been sleeping on it. As you might imagine I've been sleeping a lot. Well I'm... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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posted 09/15/2009, comments (7)

Mental Health and MS: Depression Symptoms

Dreams are often a good indicator of where our needs in life are. The brain has an amazing ability to work through problems and issues while we sleep which is where the phrase - sleep on it - comes from. Sometimes the mind needs to work through our emotions while we sleep which is when my most vivid dreams seem to emerge. I... Read more Chevron

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Vicki

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posted 09/09/2009, comments (12)

Mobility Aids and MS: Canes

Walking difficulties are awkward, but people with MS are often hesitant to use a cane. MS is often a hidden condition and carrying a walking aid simply exposes it to the world. But why is it so embarrassing? Canes first came into play when humble shepherds used their staffs to guide and protect their sheep. However, as the years... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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posted 09/08/2009, comments (12)

Mental Health, Mood, and MS: A Fresh Look

Last week I wrote a post - Mood Swings, Medication, and Multiple Sclerosis - in which I shared a slice of my mental health reality. For me, the experience of mood swings being more prevalent during certain times of the month has become much more common since finally being diagnosed with MS and prescribed Copaxone. Whether the cause of... Read more Chevron

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Denise Coleman

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posted 08/24/2009, comments (3)

An Ever Changing Life

Imagine overcoming many challenges in life to obtain your college degree and begin and build your career to a level of success, only to have to give it all up at an early age because your body won’t work. Many of you reading this have done just this, as have I. And the changes in my life that followed have been difficult and at... Read more Chevron

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