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Where I've Been and Where I'm Going- Progress and Challenges With Multiple Sclerosis
For the past 2 years I've learned much about multiple sclerosis and myself (I was diagnosed in 1989). You could say I'm on a mission. And my mission statement is that I truly believe that I can live my life symptom free. That's right symptom free. I'm not saying there is a multiple sclerosis cure, but I wholeheartedly believe that I can control this disease and put it into remission.
I believe in order to put multiple sclerosis into remission you need 3 critical components:
. Make a Choice To Get Better
. Believe That You Will Get Better
. Have the Resources and Commitment to Use Them
What I've learned is that you have to have all components in place. If you don't make the choice to get better then you won't achieve the belief. And if you don't internally believe you'll get better than you won't. And lastly if you don't have the belief' than you won't use the resources available.
So in essence, these 3 criteria are the building blocks to conquering multiple sclerosis.
Make The Choice to Get Better: For many years I new that there was an answer to all of this, maybe not a cure but a way to control this disease. I made a choice to do whatever it took to get better.
Resources:
Exercise
My plan of action was to exercise daily. When weather is cold outside I ride my stationary bike for 30 minutes and when weather is warm I walk 1.5 miles around the neighborhood.
Stress Reduction
In past year have really realized how stress is my absolute enemy and also peoples indifference towards my disease (my parents). Learning to nurture myself, love myself, and remove the hassle out of my life has been crucial and it's something I'm still challenged by today. Still, I want to go out of my way to help others when it's not in my best interest. I'm still learning to not feel bad when I cancel business events because it's either stressful, or very difficult to get to because I don't drive.
Food Consumption One year ago this past December I stopped eating red meat, chicken, poultry, and dairy. This is a part of the Swank Diet. A diet low in saturated fat. I've stuck to this diet, but I have much work to do. Other foods I need to remove from my diet are, potato chips, bread with gluten in it, and anything that is processed. My other weakness is I don't drink nearly enough water because I have an overactive bladder- the crazy urge to run to the potty all the time. Which is one of my frustrations along with optic neuritis.
Meditation, Massage, Essential Oils Meditation has truly been a God send and I can't say more than enough about it. Dr. Dharma's Meditation of the Month CD's allow me to mediate twice a day morning and night. Massage sessions I currently schedule every two weeks, but now that tax season is starting I will see my massage therapist every week. Essential oils are wonderful as well; find out which oils alleviate what symptoms in my past post.
A Spiritual Connection It's as simple as asking God, please help me and guide me in getting well again. Give me the resources I need to feel better.
It's so hard for us to give up our control and that's what it's all about, handing our troubles and concerns to God. Forming a relationship with a pastor this past year has been crucial in conquering multiple sclerosis. Not only has it helped me but my wife and family as well. Continue on discovering what God has done for us and realizing that all we need to do is, ask him into our life.
A Team to Love and Support You: A multiple sclerosis team that is comprised of doctors, massage therapists, meditation experts, pastors, physical therapists, and family who love you.
About the Author Robert Groth is the author of "Conquer Multiple Sclerosis". To receive a FREE Ebook go to http://conquerms.com/progress-challenges/
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