My new ALS management strategy is to give myself a mission
As much as I’d love to be perceived as an I’ve-got-it-all-figured-out sort of ALS patient, I’m not. I have…
Articles by Dagmar Munn
A faulty office chair reminds me to always look for opportunities
Who knew that a malfunctioning office chair could actually be a helpful addition to my daily ALS-focused exercises? I…
Here’s how I use a chair to safely do floor exercises
“Oh my, are you OK? Did you fall? Can I help you up?” Walking into the living room several years…
A childhood curveball at Halloween guides me in living with ALS
Being told I had ALS felt as if a rug had suddenly been pulled out from under me. My…
Lessons learned from the dysphagia symptoms that come with my ALS
Swallowing. It’s such a simple thing for most to do. But swallowing can also be a scary maneuver, especially when…
Understanding and accepting the process of aging and living with ALS
Yay, it’s October! Fall colors, pumpkin pie, Halloween, and my birthday month. Not only am I feeling “another year older,…
Living with ALS means unraveling my concept of time
Last week I felt sad. I had to unravel a knitting project that had consumed a good part of my…
ALS affects my hand strength, but it’s no match for my determination
There was a time when I could twist off the lid of a new jar of peanut butter with ease;…
When things go right: My week living with ALS
Last week was good; nothing bad happened to me. Not that I was expecting bad things to happen, but as…
How I got unstuck from negative thinking due to ALS
Living with ALS can be an emotional roller coaster. However, I’ve found that when I round the bend and…