How I resist an attack of the small stuff while living with ALS
I take pride in keeping a well-organized to-do list. Each day of the week has a set number of tasks,…
Articles by Dagmar Munn
How I raise ALS awareness, even at my ALS clinic
“So tell us, Dagmar, what’s your latest project?” The question came from my neurologist as we chatted during my recent…
I have met the enemy, and surprise! It’s not my ALS this time.
ALS has taught me many life lessons, and a very important one is to never give up. For example,…
Taking the time to mentally exhale while living with ALS
In a recent column, I described how I panicked following my ALS diagnosis. With the prognosis of having…
Helping people understand what living with ALS is really like
I enjoy reading motivational blogs written by people from all walks of life outside the ALS community. What they…
How I combat the February blahs while living with ALS
Is anyone else feeling winter-bluesy-cabin-feverish? I know I am. I’ve been feeling that way for the past couple days. It…
Rare Disease Day is an opportunity to join forces and raise awareness
Growing up, I always associated the month of February with Valentine’s Day, a holiday filled with hearts and flowers. But…
A new perspective and strategy to help my ALS speech
Even though I continue to practice daily voice skills to help me prepare for in-person conversations, I’m still challenged by…
What I Thought Was My ALS Was Actually an Impostor Symptom
I always love having a good “aha!” moment, especially when it helps improve how I manage my ALS symptoms.
My Life With ALS Is About Learning How to Balance Effort and Ease
During the years I taught yoga, I always enjoyed explaining the concept of effort and ease. It’s the feeling of…