Let's REINVENT YOURSELF AND BE THE CHAMPION OF YOUR OWN LIFE!
I've said over and over again,
WE CANNOT LET THE DISEASE WIN
Yes, there are good days and bad days
Taking care of yourself is your #1 priority.
Pushing yourself is not an option.
Because of the disease you may have had to retire from your job and make changes in your lifestyle.
But it doesn't mean life is over. You are still a valuable asset to society.
It's really important to keep the mind active and growing just as much as the physical body.
Let's face it....
Woody Allen said "How do you make God laugh? Tell him your plans".
No one ever PLANNED to have MS.
It's all about changing our perspective, life isn't over.
There are still things we can be doing:
ideas:
- If you want to get trained in another job contact your local Department of Rehabilitation.
- If you want to explore learning another language, contact your local community college.
- Write a blog
- Become a mentor of whatever is your expertise.
- Explore drawing or painting.
- Check out MS World
- Get active in an organization that is near to your heart, i.e., answering phones
The point is you can still make a contribution and be of value in some capacity
You have many gifts to share with the world.
This is just another chapter in your life. You have options. Use your imagination.
The key thing is not allowing yourself to go into isolation, because one of the symptoms of MS is DEPRESSION.
Start making a list of things you want to do with your life. It doesn't cost money to dream.
It's free to imagine and fantasize, when any voice enters your head that says "you can't do that" or "we can't afford it" say to the voice, "Thank you for sharing, but right now we are having fun".
MS has put obstacles in our way.
We may not be able to do things the way we used to, but where there is a will there is a way.
Focus on what you are able to do, not on what you've lost.
Keep reminding yourself that many things are still possible.
Without hope and a dream life is bleak.
Stay Empowered,
Team Multiple Sclerosis Revolution
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