Baby Steps: Finding Your Own Voice
The other day I received an email from a friend, Jim, who is also an MS patient. The title of his email was Heart Attack and Water. He learned something new from his cardiologist - drinking water at a certain time maximizes its effectiveness on the body. You can read it here.
What does this have to do with MS?
Well, a lot actually. Even if it’s not directly related to your MS, this little information can help with managing your overall health. The Domino Effect (or Chain Reaction) can affect you for better or for worse.
For example: Taking care of your heart by drinking water at a certain time can prevent heart problems. This eliminates one more physical health problem. Which in turn eliminates additional stress for you. This allows you to focus more energy to managing your MS symptoms.
Do you see what I mean? It can work in a negative way, too. But you can already imagine what that will feel like.
“There is no such thing as a stupid question.”
You’ve heard that statement before. It’s not just when you’re with your doctor, or when you’re in school. It can apply in any setting and with any person.
As a newly diagnosed, I am still asking questions. Some questions I ask repeatedly with different speakers and doctors. Each one will have similar answers, but what’s interesting is that little “added something” that the others didn’t have. It could be a personal opinion, or new information that the other doctors didn’t know yet. The point is, I learned something new.
Have Faith In Your Own Voice.
Your Voice is more important than you realize. You have something to share. That little “Tip” or info could ultimately be the answer that someone is looking for. So, speak up and do it with a positive attitude.
Speak Up.
Share your knowledge, your experience, your good days and bad. And if you just want to Vent, you can do that, too. Someone out there in this diverse world is listening. We are all listening.
Don’t hold yourself back. Connecting is more important than ever when you have MS.
The MS Society has a list of Support Groups in your area. Visit as many as you want until you find one that you feel comfortable with.
Sincerely,
Tulip
Ambassador, National MS Society
MSsocal.com
