Today's episode is another solo issue where Kathy tackles another something that she's learned over the years - removing toxic people from your life is good for you and your health! Unless you're insanely lucky, you've probably already that there are some friends or family members who cause your anxiety to skyrocket. As stress can be a major factor in causing MS exacerbations, you can see the logic in cutting them out of your life. Or, at the very least, setting some ground rules - and STICKING TO THEM! Listen as Kathy likens this action to deadheading plants. The more you get rid of the blooms that are faded and wilting, the better the whole plant does because it’s energy isn’t being diverted to something that isn't savable anyway. As always, Kathy welcomes comments and opinions here, on the FUMS Facebook page, on the FUMS Twitter account, on Instagram, or FUMSvideos on YouTube.    Topics covered include: Help keep FUMS alive at the FUMS Podcast Patreon page Rate and review the FUMS Podcast Show on Apple Podcasts Buy Co-Dependent No More by Melody Beattie Get on the email list for the FUMS Friday Night 6-Pack and have the topic 6 topics in MS that week delivered right to your inbox every Friday!!  Sign up here: Friday Night 6-Pack Want to learn how to find and create flexible, remote work opportunities to better accommodate your health? Get on the waiting list to learn when Kathy launches the Patients Getting Paid membership community and courses. Sign up here: Patients Getting Paid ~ Special thanks to my podcast editor Steve Woodward. Do you have a podcast or are you interested in starting a pod? **GREAT way for a Patient to get PAID!! I HIGHLY recommend adding Steve to your team. Find him here: The Podcasting Editor.