Whatever your level of mobility it is very important to have an active social life. We cannot emphasise enough just how valuable friends can be to help keep your spirits up. If you are in the the UK then the MS society is there to provide you with endless information to make your life more liveable and keep you informed on new treatment plans. It is also very important to socialize online and there are countless video chat rooms for MS sufferers where you can be in contact with loving and sympathetic people to encourage and advise you. You can also use sites such as disability match to find romance from the comfort of your living room.
The most important thing is to avoid depression which is just an added burden in your life. Here are some helpful tips to beat depression:
Best Ways To Treat Debilitating Symptoms Of Depression
If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, it is important that they know the ins and outs of the condition so they can help make themselves feel better. In the following article, you will read about depression and what can be done to make living with it easier.
Sometimes, a pet can be the one to help someone get over depression because they give you that feeling of being needed and loved. This can be exactly what someone suffering from depression needs. They can also make you get outside of yourself which is a great antidote for someone that is depressed.
If you suffer from depression, it is important that you talk to someone about how you feel. Whether it is a psychiatrist, therapist, or even a family member or friend, you will find that talking to someone about what you are thinking and how you feel will make you feel better.
Challenge your depressive thinking patterns. If you are thinking something about yourself, consider if you'd ever make that statement about another person. If the answer is no, you're probably being overly hard on yourself. Try to reframe these types of thoughts in a more realistic and constructive manner by making statements that provide suggestions on how to fix the problem.
Try to catch a few rays of sunshine every day. Numerous studies have indicated that a deficiency in sunlight will cause depression to worsen.
A great way to deal with chronic depression is to keep positive. Negative thinking plays an important role in depression, so combat this a with strategy of positive thinking. Depressed people minimize positive qualities, talents, and accomplishments, whereas happy people focus on a majority of the good in life.
In conclusion, one of the most important parts of treating depression is learning the ins and outs of it. By becoming knowledgeable about the subject, you or someone you love suffering from depression can learn how to cope with this condition. Use the advice given to you in the above article to get on the road to recovery!
Thursday, 29 August 2013
Update on MS treatment
Lifesaving Drug For MS
What the physicians believe
Doctors at at a main Liverpool research hospital have discovered a drug which will be proclaimed as a miracle treatment for MS, a exhausting and muscle-wasting illness. The scientists conducted their analysis and tests at the Walton neuro centre Centre and that they claim that it is a major breakthrough for the 85 thousand multiple sclerotic individuals within the uk.
Those who had degenerative disorder, otherwise called MS, who suffered from visual disorder, immobility and paralysed limbs, have spoken of the moments when have eventually regained their ability see clearly again and move freely once more.
What the doctors used for treating such patients were cocktail of mitoxantrone, that is a drug for chemo, and copaxone, that is an anti-relapse medication of MS.
The tests
Trials were done to twenty-seven patients and every one of them was a success. To investigate further the drug's effectiveness, they distributed samples of the medication to over twenty specialist research centers across the UK
The testimonies
K. A. fell from a pedestal during a cabaret and was admitted to the hospital in 2002. after some tests, it was apparent that she had MS. She was a patient at Walton and she has been taking the experimental drug ever since. In fact, up to now, she still sees the drug as a miracle cure.
Barry an estate agent, who was only twenty-eight years old, suffered from disfunction and believed that he may never be able to walk normaly again. However after four years of treatment with the miracle drug, he has regained the entire use of his body and was ready to move around freely. In fact, he got his Masters Degree in psychological science, traveled the world, and excelled in his work. Asked for his opinion, he praised the drug for giving him his life back, if not making it more fulfilling.
Another respondent to the experiment was a mother of 2 sons. Her MS already reached its ultimately aggressive levels that caused her to suffer from balance disturbance and extreme fatigue. She was given a brief course of the mitoxantrone and copaxone daily. Now, this woman is free from relapses and has even taken part in the 'Race For Life' charity run.
Jack from Runcorn was losing his vision and had serious spinal problem. But now, he's back on his feet and has experienced a good improvement in his sight.
J. S., a cycling enthusiast, was doomed to a chair as a result of a relapse took away his ability to run or to maneuver his body. At 38 years old, he's ready to turn his life around. eventhough he admits that he will not be the wild guy he was be before, he will at least ride his bike once more. What makes him really happy is that he will now come back to to his business and be even more productive.
The conclusion
The spokesperson from the MS Society has finally made their statement and said that what they have witnessed seen was such an amazing breakthrough within the medical field, particularly for people who suffer from MS.
