I try to keep myself mentally and physically fit, which isn’t easy when I only have one arm that will put some effort into working for me and it’s my non-dominant one. On a positive note, I can offer you a cheery wave! In all honesty, some days it is really hard but it’s important to persevere, especially in the current climate. Mental health is … Continue reading Fitness and Multiple Sclerosis

Gaming has always been a huge part my identity from the first exploration with my Game Boy (really showing age here!). Tetris hooked me in and paved the way for the future. I have dabbled amongst consoles but have realised that I am an Xbox girl at heart; I liked the way the controller felt in my hands. As my MS progressed and the way … Continue reading Accessible gaming

Let’s talk about fatigue! Isn’t it a drag? When it reaches late afternoon, I find myself struggling to concentrate. I have to put down my book or stop what I was really concentrating on and find something easier to do. Sometimes I can close my eyes in my wheelchair for 10 minutes and this does the trick. That doesn’t mean to say that I can … Continue reading Fatigue, Television and MS

Travel is a huge part of our lives. Super Sarah and I love packing a suitcase, finding a cat sitter for Hugo, and rolling off for a few days. Of course, this has become more challenging since Multiple Sclerosis arrived in our lives but not impossible. There are pros and cons to the different modes of transport available and each will work for different people … Continue reading Travel options with Multiple Sclerosis

I was told, around the time that I was first diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis, use it or lose it. Whilst that hasn’t always been the case as my illness has progressed, it is something that stuck with me. In an attempt to keep things moving, I have a few tricks up my sleeve. For me, one important part of keeping things moving is to regularly exercise. … Continue reading Hand physio with MS