Download or read book My Journey through Life with Multiple Sclerosis written by Steve Soto and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of the best-selling book “Are You Ethical?” writes an inspirational and informative book about his life long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. His story is a must read for anybody with the disease, and anybody undergoing struggles with any physical or emotional obstacle in their life. His physical and mental approach to MS, is a tool we can all emulate. A quick and illuminating read.

Download or read book I Awake to Another Day written by Frederick L. Keller and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-07-18 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a first-hand account of my journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). As I went through the stages of diagnosis to disease management, it became apparent that while there were numerous books written on the subject of MS, most focused on the medical or clinical aspects of the disease. While these sources were certainly empirically informative, they were coldly lacking in the emotional preparation and guidance that I needed. There is a profoundly personal side to any life changing diagnosis, and this is where the true struggle resided for me. I couldn't turn to anything of a nonclinical substance that would help guide me through the emotional and mental turmoil I was experiencing. There was so much I wanted to know not only from my doctors, but also from other people with MS. As I started navigating my way through things in a bit of a clumsy fashion, I was inspired to write down my thoughts and insight as that new person with MS and what they would likely want to know not only about the disease but also about themselves. This book covers the time I reflected over the year leading up to my diagnosis and the first year after receiving my diagnosis with MS. The book is divided into three distinct parts. Part One looks at a wide variety of personal topics and experiences and the impact Multiple Sclerosis has played on each. There are times of frustration, denial and sorrow. There are topics of extreme support and heroes that have stepped up in my journey. There are character traits that can be of benefit and others that can be detrimental. The intent has been to capture these aspects, feelings and thought provoking situations and how MS has touched it all. In a way, this section is a reflection of my own personal struggle through the initial blow of learning about my MS and coming to accept it as a part of who I now am. Part Two focuses on moving from a position of understanding to truly accepting what MS means in my life. Acceptance doesn't just mean sitting still, but gaining a clear mind on how you are going to choose to live with MS. Acceptance is not just formed from the perspective of being that someone with MS, but it is formed by the people around me as well. Friends, coworkers, and family all will be affected by this disease in some way, and it is vitally important that we prepare to help everyone touched by MS come to a pure sense of acceptance. Part Three is all about capitalizing on the sense of acceptance and beginning to focus on those specific efforts and the needed energy to beat it. Knowing there is no cure today does not mean that I just give up. There are so many things that can be done to maintain a "normal" life, but it takes work and a proactive frame of mind. Like many struggles we can all face in our lives, MS is really no different. There is almost always a way to make a situation like this better, but it does take time, effort, and determination. From a personal perspective, this book intends to do two things...to help others better understand the everyday experiences of a person with MS, to know what the disease takes away, and also what the disease gives. The second, to help me as a person with MS move beyond merely accepting this disease and knowing that regardless of what limitations I may end up with, that I can contribute to a better result, a brighter future for someone, be a better father and husband to my family, and look back and feel good about my life...every minute of it. Life can be so much more if I can find the way to live with MS in my life rather than find a way to fit my life into MS. My wish to the second point is that it will do the same for you.

Download or read book Waking Up from MS written by Kellie Alderton and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-23 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diagnosed with MS at the age of seventeen, Kellie Alderton is an inspiration. Talking with hundreds of MS sufferers, she has been deeply touched by the despair and frustration many of them feel. Alderton came to the realization that she could not use traditional medicine to treat her MS. Instead, she searched for alternative and holistic therapies, which she believes saved her life. Alderton shares her own journey and the relief she found, hoping to inspire others to work toward becoming symptom-free. Alderton focuses on ways to de-stress, repair, and energize the body. She shares the unbreakable bonds between mind, body and spirit, and the importance of addressing all three when treating this disease. Alderton seeks to educate and inspire others to give them hope for the future.

Download or read book Enduring the Cure written by Rachel Carter and published by . This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Harrowing" . . . "Gripping" . . . "A medical miracle!" How do you live when all you can feel is pain? The best word to describe Rachel Carter's life was "fearless." She rode a motorcycle in high school, she worked in a cannery in Alaska at 20, and then backpacked solo through Europe. When she finally "settled down," she married Josh and pursued a career in sales. She lived a picture-perfect life--then Multiple Sclerosis caught up with her. After two years of rapid decline, Rachel found herself lying on the floor, writhing in agony, hoping to die. In Enduring the Cure, Rachel Carter shares how she overcame her struggle with the debilitating disease. It's a story of pain, decline, an experimental treatment, and healing. But most of all, it's a story of inspiration, determination, and hope for anyone who has suffered a debilitating disease or diagnosis.

Download or read book My Journey With Multiple Sclerosis written by Marjorie A. Yobe and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 30 years with Multiple Sclerosis has been a journey I never intended to take. I have gone through denial to rejection to acceptance, finally. But the biggest obstacle I had to overcome was my own rejection of the reality of MS. I had to realize that MS did not define me or who I am. It has proven to be a long and soul-searching journey. I hope telling my very personal story may help someone else accept MS in themselves or a loved one. I am very fortunate to have a caregiver that is my husband and my best friend. i can only thank God he is in my life.

Download or read book Recovering from Multiple Sclerosis written by George Jelinek and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis conjures up images of wheelchairs and a shortened life, but in fact it's possible to regain mobility and make a recovery. These deeply moving life stories of twelve people from around the world offer real hope to people with MS everywhere. These determined women and men have been able to halt the progression of the disease and recover mobility by making significant lifestyle changes including diet, sunshine, meditation, exercise, and for some, using drug therapy. Based on extended interviews, these stories offer an insight into the different journeys to recovery. They also highlight the challenges faced by people with different types of MS and at different stages in the progression of the disease.

Download or read book In My Shoes written by Mary Monaghan Sypawka and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-10-04 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When people hear a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, their reactions range from denial to confusion to all-out panic. Mary Monaghan Sypawka was diagnosed with MS in 1993, when no medications were available. Due to the lack of information about fighting the disease, Sypawka went on a personal journey to find out as much as she could. In In My Shoes, she graciously and realistically shares what she has learned. There are many elements of MS that people "don't talk about." Sypawka tackles those aspects with grace and humor. She openly discusses her medicine injections, difficulties with public places, and her relationship with her husband. She lays it all out in the hopes of helping others get and stay smart about MS. Packed with information about medications, resources, doctor visits, and adapting home and work environments to fit MS needs, this simple, uplifting guide does away with clinical, complex jargon and explains MS in a way everyone can understand. Whether you have been diagnosed or you know someone who has MS, In My Shoes is a must-have aid to understanding, treating, and coping with the disease.

Download or read book My Journey with MS written by Kimberly Pettus and published by Bolden Fields, LLC. This book was released on 2023-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Journey with MS: A Story of Change, Hope, Faith, and Resilience is a heartfelt and empowering short narrative story that chronicles one woman's transformative experience living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Through the candid and engaging narrative of Kim's experiences, readers embark on a journey of profound understanding and self-discovery. Kim navigates the challenges and uncertainties of MS with hope, fortified by her deep faith and unbreakable resilience. Her story is a testament to the power of community, as she finds strength in support groups and connects with fellow individuals facing similar trials. With authenticity and grace, Kim shares the highs and lows of her battles, the unwavering support of her loved ones, and the importance of adapting to life's unexpected twists. This book serves as a beacon of inspiration to anyone confronting adversity, reminding us that embracing change, holding on to hope, and nurturing our faith can lead to transformative growth and a life defined by resilience.

Download or read book My Msadventures written by Becky Kennedy and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My MSAdventures: Multiple Sclerosis: Its Not Just a DiseaseIts an Adventure portrays the journey of a persistent and optimistic woman who has endured decades of complicated navigation through the sometimes turbulent currents of life with the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Writing in a tone that captures the identical light-hearted and hopeful approach that has kept her afloat for decades, Becky Kennedy shares how she lives with a condition that could easily capsize her life. Proceeding topically rather than chronologically, the authors narrative in My MSAdventures tells how the adventures began, reviews rehab and other fun vacation spots, and points out how adventures await one everywhere. As an added feature, an appendix provides a collection of useful Web sites. If you are one of the many who live with the diagnosis of MS and wonder howdespite your conditionyou not only will endure, but also thrive, My MSAdventures promises to help you to see beyond the currently tough times to the prospects ahead of you. If, on the other hand, you are someone who cares for another who lives with MS, then My MSAdventures has an uplifting message of hope for you too. If you have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), this book is a must. Becky shares her own personal trials and tribulations with the disease. I recommend this book not only to every patient of mine with MS, but also to their family and friends.

Download or read book MS and Your Feelings written by Allison Shadday and published by Hunter House. This book was released on 2007 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiple Sclerosis is a devastating, incurable disease that afflicts about one in a thousand North Americans. Striking in the prime of life, it is the most common debilitating neurological disorder of people between the ages of 20 and 40. Eighty percent of patients suffer from cognitive impairments, seventy percent from sexual dysfunction, and fifty percent from depression. Few people are prepared for the emotional impact of this unpredictable, disabling chronic condition.

Download or read book My Journey with Multiple Sclerosis Revisited written by Marjorie Yobe and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-20 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 30 years with Multiple Sclerosis is a journey I never expected to take. Nor was it a journey that I would have wanted to take if I had had a choice. Since I did not have the choice to take this journey, I have tried to face each new point in this journey with courage and faith in myself, my family, and my friends. I have tried to not allow despair or depression dominate my thinking. I am sure that is why I am still married to the same man for close to 50 years. I am grateful to him every day of my life and hope I never allow myself to take his love for granted.

Download or read book MS Living Symptom Free written by Daryl H. Bryant and published by Daryl H Bryant. This book was released on 2011-08-13 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MS - Living Symptom Free shares Bryant's daily regimens that have resulted in his symptom-free living. With hard-won insight, practical advice, fitness tips, and recipes, this invaluable guide instructs readers on how to eat properly and live a healthy life while controlling, reducing, and eliminating the symptoms of MS. In each user-friendly chapter, Bryant covers topics including symptoms and complications, the author's own road to MS, the benefits of conventional medication, things doctors don't tell you, popular MS diets, vitamins and supplements, exercise and sleep, staying on track, support systems, and more. The guide also features more than twenty-five easy recipes that adhere to many prevalent MS-friendly diets.

Download or read book Receiving the Healing Gift in MS written by Mounina Bouna Aly and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you open yourself up to the possibility of an infinite, loving intelligence guiding and orchestrating this whole universe? Can you listen to the wisdom of your divine body? Can you trust in the divine wisdom of your soul? These are difficult questions, yet in 2007, Mounina Bouna Aly had to seek answers as MS came into her life and turned her world upside down. Receiving the Healing Gift in MS shares Mounina’s firsthand journey as she became curious and began to study herself, life, and healing. And after three years of denial, she opened herself to the message the universe was trying to deliver. She allowed her life to fall apart and then surrendered to it. She discovered that MS was a gift for her, because it led to her healing. To heal is to receive with simplicity whatever life brings to your doorstep. To heal is to change from the inside out, become your authentic self, and raise your vibration. And to heal is to forgive the past and create a new future. When we partner with the universe, we become experts at solving life’s problems.

Download or read book Me Myself and Ms written by Gwendolyn Powell and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2017-08-09 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Me, Myself and MS is a true-to-life, heartwarming, and inspirational memoir that deals with what I went through and go through on a day-to-day, more specifically, a minute-to-minute basis in the battle of living with multiple sclerosis. This book will give a detailed description of my life from the moment of diagnoses to the many symptoms, medications, treatments, and some of the possible side effects. It is also a portrayal of the tears, laughter, triumphs, and tribulations that are a part of living with multiple sclerosis. Me, Myself and MS is not only targeted for people living with multiple sclerosis, but it is also for anyone dealing with lifes challenges and who are in need of a little inspiration. It makes a statement that the choice is yours. You can submit to your illness and hardships, or you can see these challenges as a new chapter in your life and move forward fighting tooth and nail with each new blow that is thrown you way. With two hundred people diagnosed weekly with multiple sclerosis, this inspirational book will help ease some of the fears about what you might go through. It is meant to encourage and guide those that are going through this journey or any challenges in their lives. In my family, there are four of us living with multiple sclerosis, and I was the first to be diagnosed. There was no one that I could turn to for advice as to what to expect. I hadnt even heard the words multiple sclerosis or what this illness was, so I wanted to pass along that although you have been given a new life/way of living, you can/will survive your diagnoses. This is a journeyone that I have been on for twenty-three years and counting.

Download or read book Awkward Bitch written by Marlo Donato Parmelee and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-07-07 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fast paced book tells the comically raw and honest story of Mario, a vivacious fashionista, who transform into the fabulous "awkward hitch" right before the eyes of everyone she knows. Marlo moved from New York to London to make it in the music business, aided by the money made at her day job as a luxury retail manager. Her plans are bamoozled when she starts to lose her eyesight after only a month of living in her dream city! Through a series of roller coaster events taking her to Paris, Miami, London, and New York, she is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the most common disabling neurogical disease affecting young adults today.

Download or read book Figure It Out written by Danica King and published by Danica King. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Danica King wrote a memoir focusing on her journey with Multiple Sclerosis. She discusses the role that snapshots began to play in her Multiple Sclerosis journey. Danica's goal was to share several anecdotes about how she has managed her MS, so that other MSers don't have to learn so many things the hard way. Fully realizing everyone will have a different experience, Danica has addressed the masses with both the good and the bad things she has encountered. She has covered subjects that other MSers may not feel comfortable discussing, while not taking herself too seriously. Danica has written this narrative like she is speaking directly to her readers. Danica wrote the book that she wishes had been presented to her as a resource earlier. Danica will detail how she has flourished since her diagnosis.

Download or read book Read the Signs written by Marjolyn Wayenberg and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-20 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In September 1982, Aleida said four things to me, three of which were predictions. 'You will go into healing' 'Do you know green is really red?' 'You will write a book one day' 'Your legs will be all right.' The last after trying to hide her shocked expression. In January 1983, a month before her 63rd birthday, Aleida died. Now, twenty years later, I look back and realise what this great lady saw then, how my life was to unfold. This book is all about my journey to healing. From the moment her mother-in-law predicted she would suffer problems with her legs, Marjolyn explored different methods to prepare herself for an unknown physical challenge and healing. Born in the East Indies, now known as Indonesia, Marjolyn worked as a teacher and raised four children in Australia. Despite the demands of being a working mum she also made time to learn many healing modalities. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 1994. Over the next decade, it became increasingly difficult to manage. It became so bad that she wished she could die until... Marjolyn realised, as time went on, that the predictions her mother-in-law had made a decade earlier were starting to come to fruition. The last one being: 'Your legs will be all right.'