It’s Been a Week of Voices and Progress
This past week was filled with voices. No, I wasn’t hearing voices in my head. But everything seemed to involve…
Articles by Dagmar Munn
I Treat My ALS Clinic Like an Olympic Challenge
Cue the heroic Olympic theme song, our competitor is ready to begin! As the timekeeper signals all onlookers to…
Don’t Let ALS Define Who You Are
Once in a while, a newly diagnosed ALS patient will reach out to me and ask for help in their…
2 Things That Make My Life With ALS a Little Safer
Among the many challenges of living with ALS are the physical symptoms of muscle stiffness and weakness. I have…
How I Fine-tune the Voices in My Head
I’ll admit to hearing voices — the voices in my head, that is. We’re all listening to our mental voices.
Will This ‘New Normal’ Ever Feel Normal Again?
The other day while watching TV, I heard the newscaster announce, “We’re in the ‘new normal’ folks, and everybody…
How I Shift Into ALS Manual Mode
To help me get through the ups and downs of living with ALS, I’ve created several mental games. Perhaps…
When Second Opinions Get Social
Lately, I’ve noticed a strange trend happening in several online ALS communities I belong to. I’ve seen an increase in…
ALS Recognition Is Growing in Hollywood
Everyone likes being noticed — for the right things, of course. I like it when others recognize my unique talents…
Why I’m Cautiously Optimistic About My ALS Future
If a year ago you would have told me that going without a face mask would be an emotionally challenging…