Researchers are working to learn more about virtually every aspect of MS care and management. While more is learned every day about treatments to manage the MS disease process, other research efforts look at ways to improve a person’s wellbeing and quality of life.

Depression and anxiety are very common symptoms that people living with MS can experience. 20% of those with MS experience these symptoms as compared to 5% of the general population. Meanwhile, living with MS is stressful. All of these factors can make it difficult to stay in a good mood. Thankfully, exercise is a proven way to feel better, boost your mood and combat depression and anxiety!

Have you felt stretched, tired, and exhausted trying to adjust to the changing landscape of work and life since the COVID-19 pandemic began? If so, you might not be alone. Here are some tips and tricks to deal with stress, and strategies for unwinding and recharging.

As we head into the winter months, it’s important to consider how the changes to the outside environment may impact your activities and personal wellbeing. Remember that maintaining a consistent schedule with nutritious meals, exercise, social engagement, and sleep is important to overall health.

MS often leads to changes in mood, cognition, and physical functioning, which can have a profound effect on your employment, vocation, and finances.

This article provides tips for:

- Proactive financial and vocational planning

- Job accommodations and ways to maintain working even with symptoms

- When and how to transition out of the workplace

- Tips for going on disability

What is comprehensive care?

Because multiple sclerosis changes over time and affects so many areas of a person’s health, getting the right healthcare treatment means creating a whole team to treat the whole person.

Can MS be invisible?

With symptoms like fatigue, depression, and cognitive dysfunction, many people with MS are fighting battles that others can’t see.

As more people receive the COVID vaccine, we can begin to think about travel once again! Hear how Ed, who has been living with MS for more than 40 years, has been able to travel all over the world even as his disability has progressed.

Approximately 50% of people with MS experience changes in mood, including depression and anxiety. At the same time, about two-thirds of people experience changes in cognition, such as “Cog fog” and executive functions. In this article we will explore what types of treatments are there for mood and cognition changes. You and your health care providers will explore what type of psychological or behavioral treatments are right for you.

There is no “one size fits all” set of recommendations of responding to challenges with Growth, Resilience, or Harm. But there is evidence that the suggestions can help during tough times. In addition, check out all the wonderful resources at the Can Do MS popular topics and resources page! www.cando-ms.org