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
How NMOSD Affected My Favorite HobbyI remember being 12, hiding in my mother’s room, and using all her makeup without her knowing. I wasn’t good at it...reactions2comments
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
Driving With NMODriving, for me, is an essential part of life. Especially where I live. It’s how I transport my kids to and from...reactionscomments
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
Worsening Vision Confirmed By Eye TestsIt had been a little over a year since my last visit and I was excited for new contacts. My eyes have...reactionscomments
My NMO Travel Blog ExperienceI was working in management for a charity organization in 2014 when I had my first Neuromyelitis Optica attack. I haven’t been...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
NMO in Children and AdolescentsNeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMO) is a disease that affects the central nervous system. NMO breaks down a protective coating around neurons...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
My NMOSD Relapses Are Slow BurnersMy first neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) attack seemed to happen rapidly and dramatically. Although I had known something was wrong for...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
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
My NMO Diagnosis StoryI knew something was wrong for a couple of months. I kept making appointments with my doctor to discuss new symptoms that...reactions1comment
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
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
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
