InforMS: Spring 2016

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A New Perspective on MS and Stress

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic illness; people have it for a lifetime. Because it is a disease of decades—not days—it is can be hard for people to believe that how...

Who Can Roll with the Punches?

There are also personality variables that mediate our responses to chronic stress. Some personalities just naturally seem to deal with stress better than others. For years Robert Sapolsky has studied...

MS through an Artist’s Eyes: Sensory Paradox

Communicating about your MS isn’t always easy – so many symptoms aren’t just internal, but they’re also extremely difficult to explain in words. We’ve all been tired, but how do...

Anticipating Disability

With an increasing number of highly effective therapies available, many people with MS will maintain normal or near normal function for their entire lives. However, the sobering fact is that...

Finding Mindfulness in the Water

Incorporating mindfulness strategies into your day-to-day life may feel somewhat daunting. Fortunately, there are many approaches that can help you take some initial steps to connect your mind and your...