Being Okay With Saying NoI've learned to protect my peace by doing what’s best for me despite how someone else may feel, and not feel bad...reactionscomments
NMO Stigma: "She’s Faking Her Illness For Attention"Recently, I found out from one of my friends that someone from my school had said that I was faking my illness...reactions3comments
Being Present with Neuromyelitis OpticaSince my Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) diagnosis in 2014, I find it hard to strike the right balance between enjoying a bit of...reactionscomments
Body Temperature and NMO Symptoms (Uhthoff’s Phenomenon)Increases in body temperature can worsen symptoms of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). This worsening of symptoms with heat is called Uhthoff’s...reactions1comment
What NMO Has Changed In My LifeNMO has changed me in many ways. From odd ways of saving me to taking away things I love. Some things I...reactionscomments
My Anxiety With NMOSometimes, it’s like my brain is in a revolving door. The thoughts spin fast, sometimes slow or not at all. My brain’s...reactionscomments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactions1comment
What Does Self-Advocacy Mean?You constantly hear the phrase that you need to advocate for yourself with doctors and in appointments you hear how you need...reactionscomments
I Have Mental Health Issues and It Is OKBy definition, mental health is taking care of psychological, emotional, and social well-being but for me (mine slightly injured mental health) was...reactionscomments
Adapting My Home Fabulously For NMOOver the triumphs and tribulations of dealing with NMO, I’ve had to adapt my home. Thankfully, I have a handy husband who...reactions1comment
Visiting Pakistan For The First Time After My DiagnosisI was born in Scotland, but my mother is from Pakistan, so I have a lot of family there including my grandmother...reactionscomments
What Is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?About 50 million people in the United States live with chronic pain, meaning their pain is long-term. Chronic pain can come and...reactionscomments
Going Out With FriendsAt just 19, I was diagnosed with NMO, which as I’m sure many of us know are the prime party years. These...reactionscomments
Public Speaking Gave Me PurposePublic speaking is one of the most feared things in the human race. We are so fearful of the judgment of other...reactionscomments
5 Tips For Self-Advocating At The Doctor’s OfficeI've learned a few things about self-advocacy since the beginning of my journey with frequent doctor’s visits. It can be intimidating to...reactionscomments
Animals: The Best Medicine You Never Knew You NeededSome people call me a "crazy old cat lady." I think I just love animals but yeah, I have the mentality of...reactions1comment
Social Media Gave Me a VoiceBeing diagnosed at 19, I didn’t have much of a voice. Let’s be honest–I was still coming into adulthood, figuring out who...reactionscomments
So A Blind Man Walks Into A…Why is humor the best medicine? I was inspired to write this piece because of a project I am working on with...reactionscomments
An Emotional Travel Experience Going HomeWell my trip to visit my mother is winding down and it’s been quite a trip. My emotions have been on red...reactions3comments
MourningI scroll through this website every day, seeing pain in different types and forms. People will talk about life before their NMO...reactions2comments
