Have you felt stretched, tired, and exhausted trying to adjust to the changing landscape of work and life since the COVID-19 pandemic began? If so, you might not be alone. Here are some tips and tricks to deal with stress, and strategies for unwinding and recharging.

Managing Stress: The Power of Detachment and Recovery from Overload

Pain is one of the most common “invisible” symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), affecting approximately two-thirds of people with MS over the course of their lives, and approximately half of people with MS at any given time. Despite the high prevalence of pain in MS, less than one-third of patients report receiving treatment to specifically address their pain. Routine assessment and comprehensive treatment of pain is essential for promoting function and quality of life among people with MS.

2022 September Library Article Pain In MS

Healthy productive communication abilities are not inherent. They are learned and developed.  Our life experiences frame the foundation for how we perceive each other and form relationships.  Healthy relationships depend on good communication, mutual respect and trust.  Communication is far more than the words we speak.  The way we say the words and how they are received impact the success of the message.  When we are able to communicate effectively, we connect, and these connections establish and strengthen our relationships. 

Communication Is A Two Way Street

Pediatric-Onset MS is defined as having an onset of MS symptoms prior to the age of 18 years. MS, which affects about 2.5 million people worldwide, is the most common cause of non-traumatic neurologic disability in young adults. It is estimated that there are about 2,000-4,000 cases of pediatric-onset MS worldwide, however, about 10% of people with MS recall in hindsight that their first symptoms starting prior to the age of 18 years.

Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis: Unique Features and Considerations

Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, formerly The Jimmie Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis, is national nonprofit organization that provides innovative lifestyle empowerment programs for people living with MS and their support partners.

2022 September Library Article Pain In MS

Can Do MS

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