How Journaling Helped Me Adjust to Living With ALS
A question I’m often asked by newly diagnosed ALS patients is, “What do you think is the one thing…
Articles by Dagmar Munn
Why I Still Wear a Mask in Public
I must confess, whenever I’m in a crowded public place, I wear a face mask. Why? Because I’m a person…
How My Daily Routine Helps Me Live With ALS
Ask me what I think about having a do-the-same-thing-every-day routine and I’ll tell you it is great. Especially now that…
Using an ALS Hack for Everyday Tasks? Make It a Safe Solution
I love scrolling through the short videos people post on social media with tips and tricks to help make everyday…
With COVID-19 Recovery, My Household Learned While Adjusting
Hoo-wee! Am I glad summer is over. Not because of any changes or challenges from my ALS, but because…
How I Used Self-compassion to Manage a ‘Mea Culpa Moment’
You might assume from reading my column over the past few years that I’m the model of positivity.
Self-compassion Through Mindfulness Benefits ALS Patients
An email that landed in my inbox the other day made me sit up and take notice. It was from…
Why What I Wear to My ALS Appointments Helps Me Feel Better
Does it matter what I choose to wear to my ALS medical appointments? I think it does, and my…
How Dysarthria Affects My Daily Life, and What I Do About It
Is it just me, or are people speaking at a faster clip nowadays? Yeah, maybe it’s just me. It seems…
How ALS Is Teaching Me to Start Over — Again and Again
I’ve been living with ALS for 12 years now, and it’s certainly taught me many lessons. They’ve involved having…