Posts tagged with: life with MS

Two Month Flush: The Breakdown Edition

I’ve been feeling particularly shitty lately, as I think most of you probably know. It’s meant taking everything pretty slow, resting a whole lot and pinning a lot of hope... Read More

I’ve been kind of quiet lately

There’s been a good reason for it, to be honest. I wanted to write a post about the situation I found myself in last Friday afternoon but at the same... Read More

The problem with “and”

This basic thought has been bothering me all week but it’s such a fundamental “a-ha” moment for me, I feel compelled to record my discovery. It’s so simple it’s kind... Read More

It was a weird (but amazing) day

I’ve been feeling crappy. I cannot lie. I’m super run down. I would sleep 24 hours a day if that were remotely practical. My walking has been meh, even with... Read More

Relationship status: It’s Complicated

Of course, I’m talking about my relationship with the Sun. What the hell were you thinking? Anyway. My complicated relationship with the Sun didn’t just begin with my MS diagnosis.... Read More

Quick funny story

So you may or may not know that I’ve been in specialty pharmacy pre-authorization hell for the last few days trying to get my Ampyra refilled longer term. It’s not... Read More

In the category of “always learning the hard way…”

I offer this quick update. As evidenced by my schlumping, stomping, dragging, bobbing and weaving all over downtown Pittsburgh today, I can confirm that it is not actually a good... Read More

Go ask Alice (or Bethybright)

You know the song, I’m sure you do. The one about how one pill makes her larger and one pill makes her small? I used to love singing that song... Read More

Fifty is nifty…and exhausting

A monumental non-MS related event happened to me this weekend. On Sunday, February 19, I turned 50 years old. I know! Me. Fifty years old. I almost can’t believe it’s... Read More

A little love…for me

I’ve written before about how bad I am at optimism. I know it’s nothing to be proud of. I know our thoughts have a direct impact on our lives and... Read More