I love daily routines. For me, having a set of habits and to-do projects waiting to be tackled helps me…
Dagmar Munn
When Dagmar Munn was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 59 in 2010, she tapped into her nearly 30 years of professional health and wellness experience. She not only follows her own advice but also inspires and teaches others to do the same. In addition to her columnist role, she is one of the moderators for the ALS News Today Forums and writes a personal blog called “ALS and Wellness.” She lives with her husband in Green Valley, Arizona, enjoying finding humor in life’s situations and spending free time pursuing creative projects in fiber arts.
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Articles by Dagmar Munn
This past week was filled with voices. No, I wasn’t hearing voices in my head. But everything seemed to involve…
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…
Among the many challenges of living with ALS are the physical symptoms of muscle stiffness and weakness. I have…
I’ll admit to hearing voices — the voices in my head, that is. We’re all listening to our mental voices.
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…
Everyone likes being noticed — for the right things, of course. I like it when others recognize my unique talents…