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Disability stigma impacts self-esteem

August 1, 2022 Traci Thau 3 Comments

Being labeled as disabled comes as a bit of a shock every time I hear someone refer to me that…

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Posted in: Mind, Mood & Spirit, Relationships, Support & Advocacy Filed under: disability, disability benefits, disability stigma, Self-esteem, Self-worth

MS Awareness Fact: We Need Resources to Live Better

March 1, 2022 Traci Thau Leave a comment

March is MS Awareness Month and what most people are unaware of is that those of us living with MS…

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Posted in: Relationships, Support & Advocacy, Uncategorized Filed under: MS Advocacy, MS Awareness, MS Resources

Goodbye Fear- Hello Wellness!

January 1, 2021 Traci Thau Leave a comment

Say goodbye to fear and hello to wellness in 2021! I view each new year like a magical reset and…

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Posted in: Mind, Mood & Spirit, Relationships, Support & Advocacy Filed under: Goal-setting, Mindset, Overcoming adversity, Wellness

Be An Active Participant In Your Health Care

November 15, 2020 Traci Thau Leave a comment

Research shows that being an active participant in your health care reduces anxiety and promotes empowerment, making it more likely…

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Posted in: Relationships, Support & Advocacy Filed under: Advocacy, Get organized, Medical Records, Patient Checklist, Symptom Diary

Keep Your Comments To Yourself! Looks Are Deceiving

September 1, 2020 Traci Thau 3 Comments

Many people living with Multiple Sclerosis spend an inordinate amount of time fielding unsolicited comments and advice about health, lifestyle,…

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Posted in: Relationships, Support & Advocacy Filed under: Adversity, But you don't look sick, Living With MS

Challenge Yourself To Stay Connected In Our Shrinking World

May 15, 2020 Traci Thau 1 Comment

Social-distancing and self-isolation are not new concepts to those living with chronic illness. The moment our compromised immune systems show…

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Posted in: Mind, Mood & Spirit, Relationships, Support & Advocacy Filed under: Anxiety, Loneliness, Self-isolation, Staying Connected

Help Wanted! A Wish List For The MS Community

March 1, 2020 Traci Thau 10 Comments

MS Awareness month is the perfect time to shine a light on a little secret within the MS community. Although…

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Posted in: Relationships, Support & Advocacy Filed under: MS Assistance, MS Programs and Services, MS Support, MS Wish List

MS Diets vs DMTs: A Community Divided

October 1, 2019 Traci Thau 8 Comments

As anyone living with MS knows, everyone’s disease follows its own course. We are all different. Our bodies are different.…

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Posted in: MS Diets & Nutrition, Relationships, Support & Advocacy Filed under: DMT's, Integrative Nutrition, MS Community

Building A Support Community Is Vital for Mental Health

June 1, 2019 Traci Thau Leave a comment

Living with a chronic illness can be scary, frustrating, and exhausting. Multiple Sclerosis in particular, with its invisible and unpredictable…

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Posted in: Brain Health & Other Science, Relationships, Support & Advocacy Filed under: Loneliness, MS Community, Overcoming adversity, Staying Connected

10 Strategies To Reduce Stress

December 1, 2018 Traci Thau 4 Comments

“THE DAY SHE LET GO OF THE THINGS THAT WERE WEIGHING HER DOWN, WAS THE DAY SHE BEGAN TO SHINE…

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Posted in: Mind, Mood & Spirit, Relationships, Support & Advocacy Filed under: Brain Health, Get organized, Journaling, Self-care, Stress management tips

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