How I Cope with Fears and Worries with MS

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

What tips do you have to overcome fear or worry?

[@nazilakhademi3754]

Watching funny movie , walking and enjoying the nature

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@nazilakhademi3754 I love both of these! It is hard to be fearful and worried when we are laughing and being in nature is so peaceful!

[@sashasolivan6]

Thank for this video! I really needed this information!

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@sashasolivan6 thanks for watching. I am glad you found it helpful.

[@Th3lov3virus]

Im newly diagnosed and it has been a rollercoaster but i am grateful for clarity. Its a challenge getting used to the changes but thankfully prior I have been heavy on meditation , now incorporating yoga and plant based diet avoiding gluten as much as i can too. Thank you for this you are a bright light helping us all manage this

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@Th3lov3virus thanks so much for watching and commenting. The first year or two can be tough. Please be gentle with yourself and keep me posted on how you are doing!

[@Th3lov3virus]

@@EvenSoItIsWell thank you I will keep that in mind and will keep you posted it's been 3 months so far.

[@JoanneV.-nb1ul]

Great video...Thank You Vickie!

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Thanks for watching. I am glad you found it helpful! 🙂

[@nazilakhademi3754]

Thank u for helping and sharing your thoughts 💗

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@KoolKampProductions]

Thank you fellow #mswarror I feel you sooo much!!! I feel so terrible with so much have changed. From moving back home from California to back in Texas at my moms. But I was hit right as Covid was destroying the world. I am so thankful that I was able to make it home. I so thankful. That I was able to get over depression. It was getting me bad. In till I as blessed of souls like you. It so helped me get over things and appreciate the small things.

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@KoolKampProductions thanks so much for watching and commenting. You are so right, appreciating the little things is important.

[@edwardoreckinto9222]

Patience in anything you do I used to box and you always need to be patient now it's Ms such is life..thank you Vicki

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Yes, patience is definitely needed and can be helpful.

[@christinedawson9107]

❤ way to go friend, & thank you 🩷

[@davidarmstrong7549]

Thank you Vickie for this video. They are always very much appreciated. On learning my MS diagnosis, my initial fears were that my vision would be greatly affected and that MS is terminal. Well, my vision hasn't worsened and I quickly realised that MS is not terminal! We can certainty live a good quality of life with MS! x

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Thanks David! I was worried it would shorten my life too! When I was diagnosed they were saying it shortened our lives by 7 - 10 years!! So glad that has changed!

[@christinedawson9107]

Thank you Vickie - yes you read my mind, especially taking 2 yrs to accept and grasp the disease. And proactive measures mind body & soul. I appreciate you ❣️

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@christinedawson9107 thanks Christine! I appreciate you too! 🥰

[@catherinegregory3118]

Thank you so much Vickie. Your videos are always inspiring. I’m going into my 24th year of RRMS. I’m also a caregiver going into year 12 so having the resources and your videos is so helpful.

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Thanks so much! I am so glad you find them helpful!

[@stephen9611]

Dear Vickie, thank you for your videos! I’m always excited when I see there is a new video from you. You have taught me so much and made my MS journey so much better with your tips and advice. I appreciate you! ❤ Stephen

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Good Morning Stephen! Thank you so much. I am so glad you find them helpful. I appreciate you being part of this community.

[@rawsomehappy]

Our happy memories can bring us around to a more calm state and regulate our nervous system. Using smell can help. Bakery, BBQ, coffee etc. I carry a small bottle of spearmint. The scent reminds me of the penny candy store I visited as a child. Find the strategy that serves(and not hurts)you❤

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@rawsomehappy I love this! You are so right. When I smell coffee it immediately soothes me.

[@brookenesbitt4944]

Thank you for this video!

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Thanks for watching. I am glad it was helpful.

[@prernasharma7516]

Thanks maam

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@prernasharma7516 thanks for watching.

[@128titanic]

Hello, Thank you so much.

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@128titanic thanks for watching

[@laurarosanne]

Hi Vickie, thanks for a great video. My therapist gave me some exercises from cognitive behavioral therapy that were really helpful. Our thoughts are not ‘the truth’, and we can choose to listen to or ignore them. Observe them. Let them pass like clouds in the sky. Choose if you want to interact with them. Etc. (On a side note, personally the background music was distracting me from your beautiful message. Talk about cognitive symptoms 😉)

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@laurarosanne thanks Laura! Great tip! I also appreciate the feedback about the music. I sometimes try new things and they fall flat. 😉

[@Jerusalem_Warrior]

The worst thing that can happen is that I get worse. That has happened already, several times. So - I deal with it! 🤗

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@Jerusalem_Warrior yes! We adapt and deal with it! It is amazing how much we can adapt!

[@mikeshanermusic]

Guitar is my biggest distraction from anxiety.🎸 I suppose any hobby that is loved enough would have the same results.👍

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@mikeshanermusic I love this Mike! I am considering doing a video on the benefits of music. And you are so right, when we are doing something we love can definitely distract us from the fearful thoughts. Thanks for watching.

[@gabikynigou2523]

Happy for you!!!Right now I’m in big trouble ( i lost my house and I heard only bats warts plus my sickness…is to much for me…

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

I am so sorry you are going through a difficult time.