How I Manage Stress - Why It's So Important and How You Can Too

Just how bad is stress for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or chronic illness? Spoiler alert: very!

Stress is more than just a feeling — for those of us living with MS or any chronic illness, it can be a real trigger that impacts nearly every system in the body and worsens our symptoms.

In today’s video, I’m sharing how stress has affected my MS over the past 19 years — including the very real emotional toll it took right after my diagnosis — and how I’ve learned to manage it over time. We'll dive into the research on how stress impacts the central nervous system, the gut, and even contributes to relapse risk and disease progression. Plus, you'll hear insights from others in the MS community who’ve experienced the toll of stress firsthand.

More importantly, I’ll share practical, honest, and compassionate tips and strategies for reducing stress — like mindfulness, movement, time in nature, setting boundaries, and choosing your responses to unsolicited advice.

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