Positive Rituals and My Evolving Morning Routine
Ten years ago, if you had asked me how I was feeling when I woke up in the morning, I…
Articles by Dagmar Munn
3 Things I Would Do Differently If Diagnosed Today
I’m often asked by others in the ALS community for tips and insight from my past 10 years of living…
Let’s Help Bring Back the ALS Clinics
As I hung up the phone following a short chat with my neurologist, an old saying bubbled up in my…
Why a Football Player and a Politician Are in My ‘ALS Inspiration’ Folder
I’ve always believed in the importance of having heroes and role models to help me cope with ALS. In fact, I…
Outsmarting the ALS Identity Thief
Lately, I’ve seen an escalation of messages urging me to protect myself from hackers, scammers, and other potential identity thieves.
Talking My Way Through 2020
One of my personal traditions at the end of the year is a quick flip through my desk calendar to…
Getting Credit for Being Old (It’s About Time)
Every week, I receive an email from a friend that’s filled with cartoons, jokes, and quirky one-liners. And this time…
Rebuilding My Confidence and Avoiding Life’s Banana Peels
One of the first symptoms of ALS I experienced was a sudden weakness in my legs and feet. This meant…
Zooming Past My Previous Predictions
During these final weeks of 2020, I’ve been reflecting on the various ways this world health crisis has affected the…
Banishing Thought Loops and Living One Day at a Time
As one of the moderators for the ALS News Today Forums, I get to welcome new members and learn…