MS Reminders
One of the challenges with multiple sclerosis is dealing with the constant reminders it provides. I was once asked if I think about MS every day. Of course I think about it every day. There are always reminders in the form of symptoms, worries, injections to take, etc. Regardless of symptoms, I would guess that anyone diagnosed with multiple sclerosis thinks about it at least once a day. That's probably a good thing.
I think of the reminders as nature's way of telling me that there is something not quite right and that I should acknowledge it. I'm not talking about obsessing over things I cannot control; rather, keeping in mind that I do have this disease and that I should be aware of the things that are in my control.
While the reminders are worrisome sometimes, their purpose is also positive. They help me to remember to take my medication; to get enough sleep; to try to eat right (sometimes). I don't want to forget about the MS. It's there and influences my decisions. It does NOT control me, however. I'm hoping the reminders will help keep it that way.
I think of the reminders as nature's way of telling me that there is something not quite right and that I should acknowledge it. I'm not talking about obsessing over things I cannot control; rather, keeping in mind that I do have this disease and that I should be aware of the things that are in my control.
While the reminders are worrisome sometimes, their purpose is also positive. They help me to remember to take my medication; to get enough sleep; to try to eat right (sometimes). I don't want to forget about the MS. It's there and influences my decisions. It does NOT control me, however. I'm hoping the reminders will help keep it that way.