Caregiving

Happy Mother's Day to all of the Moms, pet moms, Grand moms, Aunts, Moms in heaven ✨️and all others today! Hope you're enjoying your day. Know how very special you are ⚘️
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#Anxiety
#PTSD
#Caregiving
#ChronicFatigue
#ChronicPain
#Depression
#Arthritis
#Migraine

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Connect and learn with others who are new to #MultipleSclerosis and navigating their own journeys. This program offers info about MS and its symptoms, and advice on how to manage your MS. Ask questions of a health care professional, and share your own experiences.

This program is offered virtually and in-person. The virtual program repeats every 2nd Thursday of the month.

Sign up, or find a program near you: secure.nationalmssociety.org/site/Calendar

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We often hear about self-care and think of it as prioritizing your needs, getting outside, taking breaks, or enjoying the occasional bubble bath. But self-care is so much more—especially when you're living with a chronic illness. There are added layers of considerations, demands, and limitations that are often overlooked.

What are your thoughts on self-care while managing a chronic illness or chronic pain? What does self-care look like for you? What do you wish others understood about taking care of your needs and health as someone with a chronic condition?

📖 Need a thoughtful read on the topic? Check out today's Story of the Week here: 5 Alternative Thoughts on Self-Care for Chronic Illness

#ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #MentalHealth #Disability #Caregiving #RareDisease #Migraine #Stroke #CardiovascularDisease #AutonomicDysfunction
#PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #Spoonie #Lupus #Endometriosis
#Cancer #Anxiety #PTSD
#CheckInWithMe

Damien Washington has a ton of fun, useful vlogs on MS-related topics we can all relate to. He's someone who feels like a friend.

Vlogs - Damian Washington

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Keep frozen berries in your freezer. You can use the bag as a cooling pillow — but it's better to roll them around in your mouth!

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This program's been going for decades, because it works. You're not alone.

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It helps me sleep, with my kicking, cramping legs, and anxiety.

Dedicated to my dear, late friend Marcia, who got hooked on opioids trying to escape MS-related pain.

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Thinking about you today, and wishing those who celebrate, a very happy Easter and/or happy Passover 💜
#MentalHealth
#Anxiety
#AnkylosingSpondylitis
#Arthritis
#Caregiving
#ChronicFatigue
#Depression
#Migraine
#PTSDSupportAndRecovery
#DistractMe