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Fall virtual classes for you to unwind, destress — all free, from Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program
Movement for MS, morning yoga, writing, art classes, painting including with watercolor and acrylic, and meditation. Sign up at the link.
What do you do to destress and unwind?
Free AHP Online Classes Are Now Open for Registration!
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Free AHP Online Classes Are Now Open for Registration!
Email from AHP News The Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program August 19, 2025 | Vol. 223 View as Webpage Browse previous issues Click to Subscribe Welcome to the Georgetown Lombardi Ar
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Story of the Week: What are your favorite go-to items or products that help you manage your chronic illness?
Managing a chronic illness can be both challenging and costly — from doctor’s visits to treatments, medications, and surgeries. That’s why finding the right products, items, or services that ease uncomfortable symptoms, reduce stress, or bring even a moment of comfort can make such a difference.
What’s been most helpful for you in managing your chronic illness?
Share with us in the comments below!
📚 Looking for recommendations and insights? Check out today’s Story of the Week here: 27 Items People Have Splurged on to Help Them Manage Their C...
#ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #MentalHealth #Disability #Caregiving #RareDisease #Migraine #Stroke #CardiovascularDisease #AutonomicDysfunction #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #Spoonie #Lupus #Endometriosis #Cancer #Anxiety #PTSD #CheckInWithMe
27 Items People Have Splurged on to Help Them Manage Their Chronic Illness
"It gives me a chance to have quality of life."
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Walking backwards = walking better: Researchers find people with can walk better & fall less often — just don't chew gum at the same time.
A study at Wayne State Univ. in Detroit shows improved gait & balance, changes in the brain, and >lower numbers of falls.< This is all supervised, of course, and more study is needed.
My wife will be pleased because she swears by its benefits. Me, I can barely walk going forwards!
Uh, any takers?
Study: journals.lww.com/jnpt/abstract/9900/structural_and_functiona...
#MultipleSclerosis #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune
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I always feel the need to post photos along with my words because it catches people's attention. The truth is, I struggle with friendships and relationships in general. I've tended to minimize myself and my needs to fit into spaces where I don't quite belong. We all crave connection, but there's an added element of complexity when you're living with disorders, disabilities, and/or mental health issues. That's all I've got today. I hope you're doing ok out there 🖤
#Depression #Anxiety #ADHD #Autism #Neurodiversity #PTSD #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Caregiving #Loneliness #Relationships #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe
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Interesting: “Walk in my Shoes” interactive exhibit features sensory simulation kiosks to help others understand the often invisible symptoms of MS.
In your exhibit, what #MultipleSclerosis or #ChronicIllness symptom would go in your kiosk?
Mine would have people walking past me, coming and going, some staring — and every once in a while everything falls on its side with a thud (and some people keep walking past).
Sensory kiosks recreate Multiple Sclerosis symptoms at Bengaluru event
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Sensory kiosks recreate Multiple Sclerosis symptoms at Bengaluru event
Roche India and MSSI organized "Walk in my Shoes" event to raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis symptoms and challenges.
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We're turning the tide against MS.
-- With better diagnosis and treatments, far fewer people with MS become progressive. It used to be half of MS cases became progressive within 10-20 years. Now about 10% become progressive over a span of 32 years.
-- If you were dxed in 1990, there were ZERO treatments. Now there are more than 20, with many more on the way — plus a vaccine is in testing.
multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/multiple-sclerosis-prognosis-...
#MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune
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This week I've been faced with a death (it comes with my line of work), and the loss of some friendships. Separate incidents, but a lot of emotional turmoil surrounding it all. I haven't expressed to anyone in my personal life how much this has affected me. I just keep going, keep showing up and keep rolling with the punches because that's what caregivers do. It's has been exhausting and I just needed some place for this to exist outside of my body, so thank you for listening 🖤
How are you ll holding up out there?
#MentalHealth #Depression #ADHD #Anxiety #Autism #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #PTSD #Trauma #Caregiving #CheckInWithMe
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Help! What do you do that helps you sleep?
According to this article: — At least 40% of people with MS have insomnia symptoms.
— 20% to 50% have obstructive sleep apnea.
— People with MS are at least three times more likely to have restless legs syndrome.
Thanks for your suggestions!
www.nationalmssociety.org/news-and-magazine/momentum-magazin...
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Empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS.
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