[Debbie D]

had the carpal tunnel surgery already...I do my wrist exercises occasionally to keep everything loosened (when I remember to)

I'm trying (when I remember) to think of what I CAN do...not what I CAN'T do. I've been reading (and finally finished) "the Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle. He states that acceptance of what is can release you from getting enmeshed in it and prevent you from becoming a victim. I totally agree with him. He doesn't dismiss the pain and suffering; also says if you can change the situation, go for it; he just states to not get enmeshed in the wrongness or unfairness of the situation. It's difficult to do, I admit, but I agree with him.
Making the best of a bad situation is what it's all about..."deal the hand your dealt", "make lemonade out of the lemons you've been given"...all of those edicts are part of the same advice...otherwise, our misery is quadrupled by our enmeshment in the situation.
Now I am one of the best "Why me-ers" around...so I don't often walk my talk...but if I can remember even for an hour to practice this philosophy, I feel so much more at peace...at least until the next spasm hits, or I mess my pants uncontrollably

[SallyC]

LOL @ Debbie!!

[EricP]

I hate feeling a noticeable change that makes you feel the disease is indeed there and working to make your body slower and slower and nothing you can do about it.

I hate the injections and the meds I have to take. I hate the amount of time MS takes every day and working around crap, because of the MS. I hate looking like an able bodied, young guy walking with a "old man" cane and/or riding power scooters in the store and now feeling like a little child always reminding myself to go potty so I don't have an accident, but even then you never know. I miss doing centuries on my bike and now reduced to 20 milers and if I am lucky....a good 32 miler.

[Debbie D]

Craig, who used to be on here a lot, is a wonderful example for me of how to look for the good in life...he is struggling mightily now, but still finds things to be grateful for...he's a true inspiration for me.

[Kitty]

I miss Craig. I looked forward to his posts. They were so uplifting and inspiring. I hope he's getting better now. I hate to hear that he's struggling.