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Mandy Crest

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posted 12/07/2008, comments (15)

Optimism and Realism: In Perfect Balance

The issue of optimism and keeping a positive state of mind comes up often in discussions of multiple sclerosis, and it always makes me cringe. Gives me a knot right in my stomach.I have a very positive attitude about my MS, but I am also a realist. I am not prone to flights of fancy that I can control this disease through positive thoughts. I do... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/28/2008, comments (0)

Life Lessons Learned

This past week was tough for me. I had to reveal my MS to a friend. I’ve known this person for about a year, have been over her house, shared meals, and laughed many times together. I just never mentioned that I had a chronic illness. I don’t exactly know why. Maybe I feel like, when people know,... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/28/2008, comments (0)

Thank You, Professor Pausch

"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand. If I don't seem as depressed as I should be, sorry to disappoint you. I assure you I am not in denial. It's not like I'm not aware of what's going on..."Dr. Randy Pausch, when diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, decided to celebrate life with us rather than focus on his... Read more Chevron

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