Organic Biscuit: Come Sail Away: Keeping Your Spiritual Center With MS

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Come Sail Away: Keeping Your Spiritual Center With MS

Suddenly being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis was nothing short of shocking in every sense of the word. It has been a little over 3 months now, and I can tell you that it has been a rollercoaster of emotions ever since. Having read everything I can get my hands on since, I can tell you that I am not alone in this regard. Many MS patients, if not most or all, go through various stages of grief, denial, acceptance etc during the course of their disease.

While I am currently in an accepting stage and trying to be proactive in getting the best care I can, I was surprised to learn recently in an article I was reading that often with each new exacerbation an MS patient endures, the grieving process begins anew.

I know that there probably isn't much that will change this, but I nevertheless would like to remain positive as I move through my disease. I will be adding in the weeks to come to some resources for MS patients to find some positive things to focus on- inspirational, spiritual etc.

If you are on Facebook, check out the Multiple Sclerosis Group. Gemma Young, Administrator of the group, sends a daily email called the Daily Vitamin- an inspirational quote from various figures, along with her own message. It is a quick read, yet important. Gemma's messages help me keep my frame of mind in the right place.

I urge anyone with MS to be involved with counseling and support groups that are available, and offer a reminder that MS Friends is just a phone call away (link in right sidebar). I choose to stay focused on my own course, provide information for others along the way, and when possible provide a little inspiration. Speaking of inspiration, here is a video along those lines. Yes, it dates me a little. But it still rocks, and I do too.

About My Blog

This is my personal blog. It details my own personal experiences with MS, as well as other ramblings about my life. I am NOT a medical professional and cannot offer advice or opinions of a medical nature. If you need medical atention, please contact a physician or, in emergencies, your nearest hospital emergency room. MS has many faces, and every single patient has his or her own unique experiences and challenges.

The links I provide are things I think may be of interest to those with MS or their friends and family for further research, and does not constitute an endorsement.

Walk MS 2011 Underway!

The WalkMS 2011 campaign is underway! I will be participating as a Walk Captain for the Anderson Area Taking Strides team at the WalkMS event for the East Central Indiana group. The Walk will be held on April 16, 2011 at Worthen Arena on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie.

We would love to have your support. Please join us for the walk! You may participate in several ways, including walking with us, raising funds, donating in any number of ways. The proceeds from the walk help support MS patients and their families in many ways, including local support groups, many programs through local and state chapters of the NMSS, and direct assistance programs for those in financial need.

MS can be financially devastating, and there are many patients and families in need. You may donate right now by clicking here. Thank you! Hope to see you there!