"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them"
Incorporating our Family Website
Written by my brother, Matthew in the early 2000's
In other words I don't really know what I'm talking about, though Sylvie might disagree,
it's just what I've picked up rather than researched or experienced. So, in no particular
order, what might help MS is
Diet:-Getting the right balanced diet for you. This could be very different from
the next person with MS. It means avoiding ones allergies and getting enough of all
nutrients (oh and not cheating too much)
Mental Attitude:- Being positive, bloody minded and persevering despite everything.
Yes I can make it and will not give up and fade away from life. (Easier said than
done. Shout and scream as much as you need and find someone to accept those midnight
phone calls)
Meditation:- Relaxing, clearing ones mind, this helps to bring one back, it seems,
to a positive plain.
A Goal or Purpose:- Something 'realistic' to work towards. These will vary widely
between individuals and over time.
Sex:- Or should that be love making? The fulfilment of being a loving and loved person
not just an isolated individual.
Friends:- People to turn to during times, good and bad when one can't talk to family.
Family:- People to turn to during times, good and bad when one can't talk to friends.
Pets:- Someone to turn to during times, good and bad when one can't talk to family
or friends.
Luck:- No need to say more.
Independence:- The ability to get around and do things for oneself, so one doesn't
feel like a negative burden but like a positive contributor.
The Internet:- The link to others who can really understand and relate. Something
family and friends, not having MS, fortunately cannot do.
It is not one thing that's the answer but many in a mix that varies between people
and over time and which the above are just a few suggestions that come readily to
mind to an ignorant outsider, there are many many more!
