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My first MS Specialist had a fantastic nurse who repeated, "Rest, rest, rest. Rest is your control. Rest all you can."

Being a type A person, I asked, "How much rest?"

She repeated, "However much rest you, personally, need. It will change from day to day, but make sure to always have time to rest."

Knowing that the nurse had 30 years' experience working with MSers, I heeded her advice quickly. This continues to make a world of difference in my health-FUL-ness.

— Redditor editproofreadfix, 59F, MS 36 years, on /r/MultipleSclerosis.

Read the supportive responses — www.reddit.com/r/MultipleSclerosis/comments/1103m9j/im_not_e...

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Managing daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, organizing, or running errands while dealing with a health condition and limited energy can be challenging and overwhelming. Finding ways to check things off your to-do list more efficiently can save time and help conserve energy, too.

What helps make cooking easier for you?

📚Need some inspiration? Read our Story of the Week here!
8 Cooking Hacks For When Illness Makes Cooking Seem Too Overwhelming

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#PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #Spoonie #Lupus #Endometriosis
#Cancer #Anxiety #PTSD
#CheckInWithMe

Not every trough is the end of the world — but it feels like it. #MightyTogether #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #ChronicIllness #autoimmune #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving

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Connect and learn with others who are new to #MultipleSclerosis and navigating their own journeys. This program offers info on MS and its symptoms, and advice on how to manage your case. Talk to other attendees, ask questions of a health and care professional and a volunteer who is living with MS, and share your own experiences.

Also find the New to MS Resource Guide on the same page, with info from the program. Note: This program repeats on the second Thursday of every month.

Sign up at www.nationalmssociety.org/Symptoms-Diagnosis/Newly-Diagnosed/New-to-MS

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Some simple, positive, and helpful new month ideas. Let's make it a good one 👍
#PTSD
#MentalHealth
#Anxiety
#Caregiving
#AnkylosingSpondylitis
#ChronicPain
#Migraine
#DistractMe
#Arthritis

"I visualize that I have a little vial of energy for the day. I use it up pretty quickly, and it takes a long time to recharge."

Besides her sense of humor, she powers up with a medicine that doesn't come in pills or a vial.

"Volunteering has been huge for my mental well-being. Being part of a team, interacting with [others], and problem-solving are all wonderful ways to not only distract myself from this disease, but also learn more about available resources." Pam considers the other volunteers her support group. "They tend to [be] proactive and supportive people."

Want to give volunteering a try? Visit www.nationalmssociety.org/Get-Involved/Volunteer

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