Still seems weird to say. To be happy about a month that brings awareness for a disease that I am acutely aware of everyday.
But I’ve learned over the years that this month isn’t for me.
It is for everyone else that DOESN’T have this.
My thoughts and feelings about this month have certainly shifted over the years. Originally, I hated it. I hated seeing the facts, the myths, the increase in ads and stories. It just reminded me of what I lived with daily.
“Why do I need awareness for something that I’m living??”
But I don’t need the awareness. I know what this is like. My husband doesn’t need it, he knows this all too.
But who this month IS for, are for the people who don’t quite get it, or who don’t get it at all.
The employer who has someone with MS on their payroll, who thinks they are just looking for an afternoon off, when they ask to go home early due to being in so much pain they can’t see straight.
The “friend” who rolls their eyes and audibly sighs when their friend with MS cancels plans again, because they can’t get out of bed.
Or the spouse, who thinks their loved one is just making it up when they say they can’t feel their legs, and ask them to run to the store real quick for the dinner ingredients.
No, no, this month isn’t for me.
This month is for you.
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Very very frightening!
Which one is your fav??
Also, featuring Jimothy- who is a paid actor
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #thisisms #hauntedhouse
Very very frightening!
Which one is your fav??
Also, featuring Jimothy- who is a paid actor
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #thisisms #hauntedhouse
Oh I definitely did, kicked him out of my kitchen to be exact.
But I think this relationship was the straw that broke my camels back in terms of developing MS.
I can see other risk factors throughout my life, but this 10000% was the final one.
If you are in a toxic or abusive relationship, job, friendship, family- this is your sign to put yourself first and leave!
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #abusiverelationshiprecovery #nervoussystemsupport #becausems
Oh I definitely did, kicked him out of my kitchen to be exact.
But I think this relationship was the straw that broke my camels back in terms of developing MS.
I can see other risk factors throughout my life, but this 10000% was the final one.
If you are in a toxic or abusive relationship, job, friendship, family- this is your sign to put yourself first and leave!
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #abusiverelationshiprecovery #nervoussystemsupport #becausems
These and so many more things are helpful to me in reducing symptoms…
But do I do them all, everyday? Absolutely not 😅
Some are staples, some are supports..
How do you take care of your symptoms?
What’s easiest?
What’s hardest?
#LissMS #multiplesclerosis #MSSymptomManagement #thisisms #becausems
These and so many more things are helpful to me in reducing symptoms…
But do I do them all, everyday? Absolutely not 😅
Some are staples, some are supports..
How do you take care of your symptoms?
What’s easiest?
What’s hardest?
#LissMS #multiplesclerosis #MSSymptomManagement #thisisms #becausems
Diagnosis TLDR:
Scene: 23, in graduate school, working at Target full time, and unfortunately in an abusive relationship
- vision got blotchy blurry
- spine got electrical impulse feeling with movement
- eye doc, who said get an MRI, then left a message saying don’t have a brain tumor 😲 but see a neurologist IMMEDIATELY 😲😲
- neurologist: does all the tests. More MRIs, visual field, AWFUL spinal tap 😵💫
Yup, MS 🧡
What was your first symptom?
what told you something was wrong?
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #msdiagnosis #thisisms #becausems
Diagnosis TLDR:
Scene: 23, in graduate school, working at Target full time, and unfortunately in an abusive relationship
- vision got blotchy blurry
- spine got electrical impulse feeling with movement
- eye doc, who said get an MRI, then left a message saying don’t have a brain tumor 😲 but see a neurologist IMMEDIATELY 😲😲
- neurologist: does all the tests. More MRIs, visual field, AWFUL spinal tap 😵💫
Yup, MS 🧡
What was your first symptom?
what told you something was wrong?
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #msdiagnosis #thisisms #becausems
It’s easy to outsource the understanding of our bodies to the internet and “other”
I mean I get it, I was once in an unpredictable body too- and it sucked. I didn’t understand what was happening and I would have loved for someone to say: here’s the key.
But what if… instead of looking outward for more info.. you went inward and gave yourself the information, and in doing so you helped to improve how your body feels and functions.. sounds kinda cool, right?
I explain it all in my Slap it to Map it training.. comment SLAP and I’ll send it to you asap
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #slapittomapit #nervoussystemregulation #lymphaticmassage
It’s easy to outsource the understanding of our bodies to the internet and “other”
I mean I get it, I was once in an unpredictable body too- and it sucked. I didn’t understand what was happening and I would have loved for someone to say: here’s the key.
But what if… instead of looking outward for more info.. you went inward and gave yourself the information, and in doing so you helped to improve how your body feels and functions.. sounds kinda cool, right?
I explain it all in my Slap it to Map it training.. comment SLAP and I’ll send it to you asap
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #slapittomapit #nervoussystemregulation #lymphaticmassage
First, comment SLAP and I’ll send you my morning exercise that is great for waking you up and helping you feel better in your body.
Second.. The actually doing something day after day after day is the hardest part!
Most people think consistency means daily- but that’s not true! Don’t fall into that perfectionist trap.
Set an alarm on your phone a few times a day.
When the alarm goes off- don’t turn it off and ignore it- do the thing!
And you’re done!
How do you help yourself remember to be consistent?
#lissms #slapittomapit #multiplesclerosis #thisisms
First, comment SLAP and I’ll send you my morning exercise that is great for waking you up and helping you feel better in your body.
Second.. The actually doing something day after day after day is the hardest part!
Most people think consistency means daily- but that’s not true! Don’t fall into that perfectionist trap.
Set an alarm on your phone a few times a day.
When the alarm goes off- don’t turn it off and ignore it- do the thing!
And you’re done!
How do you help yourself remember to be consistent?
#lissms #slapittomapit #multiplesclerosis #thisisms
If we haven’t met yet, Hi! 👋🏼👋🏼 I’m Alissa.
I’m a Holistic Practitioner & Therapist specializing in Multiple Sclerosis.
There are SO many tools that we can use to help improve our bodies functioning- which can in turn improve our MS symptoms.
The biggies that have helped me? 👇🏼
🥗Nutrition
🏋🏻♀️Movement
🧘🏻♀️Stress management
Want my most favorite, super short exercise that can help MS symptoms??
Comment: SLAP and I’ll send it to you!!
#lissms #SlapittoMapit #multiplesclerosis #thisisms #becausems
If we haven’t met yet, Hi! 👋🏼👋🏼 I’m Alissa.
I’m a Holistic Practitioner & Therapist specializing in Multiple Sclerosis.
There are SO many tools that we can use to help improve our bodies functioning- which can in turn improve our MS symptoms.
The biggies that have helped me? 👇🏼
🥗Nutrition
🏋🏻♀️Movement
🧘🏻♀️Stress management
Want my most favorite, super short exercise that can help MS symptoms??
Comment: SLAP and I’ll send it to you!!
#lissms #SlapittoMapit #multiplesclerosis #thisisms #becausems
Comment SLAP and I’ll send you the short how to video!
Your body functioning better so you feel better in 3 minutes?
It sounds like a stupid infomercial BS claim I know and I roll my eyes every time I type it, but.. it’s kinda true?
Idk, I’ll let you be the final judge
Comment SLAP and I’ll send you the short how to video!
Your body functioning better so you feel better in 3 minutes?
It sounds like a stupid infomercial BS claim I know and I roll my eyes every time I type it, but.. it’s kinda true?
Idk, I’ll let you be the final judge
Comment SLAP and I’ll send you the short how to video!
Your body functioning better so you feel better in 3 minutes?
It sounds like a stupid infomercial BS claim I know and I roll my eyes every time I type it, but.. it’s kinda true?
Idk, I’ll let you be the final judge
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #slapittomapit #betterbrain
Comment SLAP and I’ll send you the short how to video!
Your body functioning better so you feel better in 3 minutes?
It sounds like a stupid infomercial BS claim I know and I roll my eyes every time I type it, but.. it’s kinda true?
Idk, I’ll let you be the final judge
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #slapittomapit #betterbrain
It’s an easy exercise with a silly name, but it actually packs a punch and can really change how you feel.
Imagine measurably more energy and feeling more stable and balanced- and even improving a few MS symptoms here and there too?🤷🏻♀️
Your possibilities are endless!
Comment SLAP and I’ll send you the short video about how to do it!
#lissms #slapittomapit multiplesclerosis #thisisms
It’s an easy exercise with a silly name, but it actually packs a punch and can really change how you feel.
Imagine measurably more energy and feeling more stable and balanced- and even improving a few MS symptoms here and there too?🤷🏻♀️
Your possibilities are endless!
Comment SLAP and I’ll send you the short video about how to do it!
#lissms #slapittomapit multiplesclerosis #thisisms
Take a time out for a literal minute.
It’s amazing what happens when you take the time to care for your body and nervous system.
#LissMS #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation
Take a time out for a literal minute.
It’s amazing what happens when you take the time to care for your body and nervous system.
#LissMS #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation
First year flower garden needed a post. Already looking forward to next summer, maybe a little less yellow? Can’t wait for the zinnias to bloom!
😂🌼💛
What are you growing??
#lissms #cutflowergarden
First year flower garden needed a post. Already looking forward to next summer, maybe a little less yellow? Can’t wait for the zinnias to bloom!
😂🌼💛
What are you growing??
#lissms #cutflowergarden
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