My tips for joining and getting the most out of an online ALS group
Over the past six years, I’ve welcomed over 2,000 people to the ALS News Today Forums. It’s one of my…
Articles by Dagmar Munn
Positive self-talk helps me stay motivated when I need it
Last week, I fully intended to write a new “Living Well With ALS” column. I sat down, flipped open…
I’ve found a perfect candidate for my inspirational folders
Do you have an ALS “inspiration folder?” I do. And I just added another name to my ever-growing list.
Don’t like resolutions? Try setting an intention for the new year
A few days ago, a friend asked if I’d made any New Year’s resolutions. “No,” I replied, shrugging. Then I…
Why I named my column ‘Living Well with ALS’
I named my column “Living Well with ALS” for many reasons. The most important one was that each word…
How I made my own resilience checklist to live with ALS
Something was missing from the packet of patient information my doctor gave me on the day she told me I…
How 4 wheels and Velcro help me move through my ALS life
Like many ALS patients, I had a difficult time accepting assistive devices into my life. In my case, a…
My Santa wish list for holiday events and life with ALS
Dear Santa, here’s my special wish list for the holiday season. I’m not asking for toys or special treats, just…
What I do when I’m feeling unmotivated in life with ALS
Can it be that we were cheering on athletes at the Olympics only a few months ago? Where did the…
How my ‘ex-straw-ordinary’ straws help me in living with ALS
I collect drinking straws. Not just any old straws, mind you, but long, wide-barreled plastic straws. My assortment includes several…