When I look back at 2018, I feel pride. I fought my ALS hard. I forced myself to finish all my meals, even when I had zero appetite, to minimize ... Read more
It’s hard to live in the present when the past feels as close as my shadow. I can’t stop thinking about the things I have lost. I’m nearly immobile, so ... Read more
Living in the present has always been hard for me. I had such grand dreams for my future. It is hard to come to terms with the fact that I ... Read more
Over the past year, I have become an expert in pain — something I never wanted to be. However, daily severe muscle spasms, cramping, one surgery, and an emergency room visit ... Read more
Part two of a series. Read part one here. To help you get started with creating your perfect treatment plan for depression, I will share my experience with two types ... Read more
First in a series of two columns on creating a plan to treat depression. In my last column on preventing and identifying depression, I promised to create a guide to ... Read more
Depression is a sneaky beast. It’s the monster beneath the bed, waiting until you’re vulnerable to grab you by the ankles, drag you into its dark, misty kingdom and leave ... Read more
Living with ALS can cause dramatic changes to your relationships. When I felt my relationships fracturing under the strain of my disease and growing disabilities, I realized I needed help. ... Read more
“If I was a broken clock, would you throw screwdrivers and bolts into my tool shed?” – “Tool Shed” by Chaya Nemiccolo What is emotional intelligence? Patients can easily learn ... Read more
