April 27, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace Here’s What Happened in My First Hypnotherapy Session I recently wrote about my decision to try hypnotherapy. I’d been feeling out of control over my mental state following a multiple sclerosis flare. I finally admitted that I needed…
April 20, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace Can Hypnotherapy Help Me Find Myself Again? Recently, I’ve been struggling through an MS flare. I have been numb, mostly from my neck down, which is reminiscent of my first relapse eight years ago.
April 13, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace Guided Meditation Helped Ease My Anxiety During an MS Flare “Take a breath and give one away.” — Marisa Peer Recently, I started doing guided meditation by Marisa Peer, a rapid transformational therapy trainer and best-selling author. Her meditations are…
April 6, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace Rediscovering My Passion for Running Helped Me Regain Control of My MS Sunlight flooded my bedroom. My tired eyes slowly pulled apart. Realization set in: It was Saturday. Yes! I love Saturdays. As I got out of bed and glanced outside my window, a crazy thought crossed…
March 30, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace Sharing the Experiences of Others During MS Awareness Month It’s nearly the end of MS Awareness Month. Previously, I spoke about helping out with the 31 Days of MS initiative by MS News Today and its parent company, BioNews,…
March 23, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace How an MS Episode Gave Me Mental Strength and Clarity “Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?” The other night I watched the movie “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and seeing the portrayal of the late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury as he faced an HIV/AIDS diagnosis brought…
March 16, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace How I Find Certainty While Living With an Unpredictable Illness I glanced at the clock: 15:51. I was relieved. For some reason, I’ve been obsessed with time lately. I’m not sure if it’s due to lockdown anxiety or…
March 9, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace On Difficult Days With MS, Try Shifting Your Focus to Gratitude We often focus on what we don’t have rather than what we do. This doesn’t just apply to our relationships, but to everything: our carers, our careers, our children, our homes, our cars, etc. I…
March 2, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace MS Is Like Having a Winning Ticket to a Club You Never Wanted to Join Recently, I was given the exceptional honor of finding stories for MS News Today‘s upcoming “31 days of MS“ initiative. I loved the challenge, and used it as an opportunity to…
February 23, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace Why It’s Important to Promptly Address Changes in MS Symptoms Tingling fluttered down my spine and into my butt. “What on earth was that?” I thought. I bent my head forward again, and the same thing happened. …
February 16, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace Virtual Reality Could Play a Role in the Future of Our Health This week, I went to Tokyo, saw elephants up close in Africa, flew over New York, and watched a stage show, all in one day. How was it possible? Virtual reality (VR), of course!…
February 9, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace How Players Present and Perceive Disability on ‘The Circle’ “Open Circle Chat!” Have you seen the reality TV series “The Circle”? It was first shown in the U.K. on Channel 4, and there’s now a U.S. version on Netflix. It is well worth a…
February 2, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace After My Diagnosis, Daily Affirmations Changed How I Spoke to Myself I am confident. I am amazing. I am enough. Don’t worry, I’m not getting big-headed. I say these statements to myself every day. Why? It’s part of a routine…
January 26, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace The Trick That Helps Me Manage My Fatigue I have a secret. You may roll your eyes at me when you hear this one. It’s how I juggle spending time with family and friends, running a business, and exercising while managing fatigue.
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