Finding motivation when I hit the ‘why bother’ moment
Sometimes living with my ALS isn’t a matter of finding the right balance of effort and ease. At…
Articles by Dagmar Munn
Coaching my inner critic to help me live well with ALS
The other day, right in the middle of doing my daily chair exercises, I had to stop and turn down…
How advice from a ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ host helps me live with ALS
Last month, a series of health issues bombarded me. They flew in on top of my usual ALS symptoms,…
Voicing my approval of a mental health resource for those with ALS
Every once in a while, I step onto my soapbox (mine has special safety rails) to voice my view about…
How I keep my plates spinning while living with ALS
Every once in a while, I have to stop and declare, “I’m spinning way too many plates!” That happens whenever…
Lessons learned from my ALS awareness experiences
A few months after I learned I had ALS, I was invited to participate in a walkathon to help…
I’m promoting a different kind of ALS awareness this month
I love learning about all the great activities happening during ALS Awareness Month, but I also worry that we’re…
Reflecting on what I did right after I was diagnosed with ALS
Every once in a while, a common question circulates on ALS social media sites: “What would you do differently…
How I looked for the ‘Goldilocks chair’ that would suit my ALS
Imagine this: A 71-year-old ALS patient riding a mobility scooter visits her local furniture store. I mean, what can…
How to sleep better at night with ALS? Practice how to roll.
Who knew that losing the ability to roll over in bed was an essential indicator of worsening ALS symptoms?…