No body is going to deny the devastating impact that MS can have on our lives. In the other hand, I do, and probably many MSers openly admit that: MS was a key element and factor, to several positive life changing decisions. In that case, shouldn’t we be thankful then?
As the MS journey goes on, I gradually started to recognize and notice the positive impact of many new behaviors and choices, not only on a dietary level but also on the intellectual and social levels. That said, those daily changes were primarily, simple reactions to counter, minimize and reduce MS effects on my daily life.
… shouldn’t we be thankful then?
After some time, the new habits and behaviors, became the rules and guidelines for a better and healthier life style. A change that I’m not giving up easily, anytime soon.
After experimenting and following different diets*, I was able to develop my own “Diet”, based on what I like and appreciate, easy to prepare, and what I have learned from other MSers experience and other dietary specialists.
I also learned to be a good listener to my own body…
Thanks to MS, I also learned to be a good listener to my own body, attentive to those subtle changes and reactions during specific circumstances. While, staying objective and not too sensitive, to avoid falling into what could turn into a paranoia, aggravated by MS emotional changes*.
One of the greatest “gift” of MS, in my opinion, is the joy of learning and knowledge acquisition about MS. As my knowledge of the disease gradually expanded, my fears gently retracted to a dark corned in my mind. They do resurface occasionally, but in a lesser violent and fierce manner.
As my knowledge of the disease gradually expanded, my fears gently retracted…
MS wasn’t and is not, supposed to make me turn into a “superextrovert” person for sure. But, thanks to MS, I had the chance to meet some MSers, with whom, I felt something unique and special. We could easily understand each other, even chuckle on our painful moments and more importantly, listen and support each other.
The online MS communities* were no different, the same spirit and support on a larger and cross frontier level.
I didn’t feel alone anymore, I was part of an impressive community, learning about ourselves and facing MS. Each one of us alone, but all together.
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