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posted 09/16/2008, comments (0)

"I'm a pain in the ass, I think"

“I've had such a hard time acknowledging I even have a disease. I'm a pain in the ass I think. I think of you all the time. You have 100x the issues and you seemed to have so much more grace and patience.”That statement is an excerpt from the email of a very dear old friend. She shared some of the happiest times of my life... Read moreChevron
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posted 09/16/2008, comments (8)

Shock, Anger, Denial - Common Reactions to a Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis

The diagnosis of a life-changing and unpredictable disease, such as multiple sclerosis, often brings with it a myriad of initial reactions, including shock, fear, anger, relief, denial, and disbelief.  Each of these reactions are common and completely normal.  I often share with newbie MSers that the first year for me was the... Read moreChevron
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posted 09/15/2008, comments (6)

My Wonderful Support Group

I hope everyone with a chronic illness or living with chronic pain has a group of people, whether they are a formal support group formed by an illness related organization or a casual group of people you meet with to discuss things like your common condition, the symptoms you are experiencing, and the emotional and practical impact it has had on... Read moreChevron
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posted 09/12/2008, comments (2)

Scooter Update

Good News!!!!  I believe I have finally unraveled the mystery of getting my current scooter fixed and maybe even how to get a new one.  Yippee!!!  I can't believe how frustrating and restricting it has been without my scooter these past ten days or so.   Plus it is costing me a small fortune taking taxis all over; I can't... Read moreChevron
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posted 09/11/2008, comment (1)

Lost (or what else is new?)

On Monday I got lost in a parking lot.  I will say in my defense that it is a very large parking lot; yet I remain amazed, even in hindsight, at my almost complete inability to escape.    I had stopped by this particular outdoor mall to grab a coffee on the way to pick up my son at school.  It was certainly easy enough to... Read moreChevron
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