depression

Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with antidepressants. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. After realizing recently that I should have been more upset about various life situations, I had to reconsider the benefits and…

People diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who lose their jobs or cut back on their hours likely contend with vision loss, worsening pain, the use of walking aids, and frequent fatigue or depressed mood, an international study reports. “Developing a robust set of disability guidelines to protect…

Symptoms related to the autonomic nervous system, which controls automatic bodily function, have a significant impact on the quality of life of people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), according to a questionnaire-based study. All patients in the study experienced some autonomic system-related symptoms, or autonomic dysfunction, and most…

Caring for our mental health and pursuing wellness require a lifetime commitment and hard work. It’s sometimes easier said than done, but taking a moment to yourself to reflect on the day, or on a feeling or emotion, can do wonders for your mental health, especially when living with chronic…

“Let’s talk about sex, baby/ Let’s talk about you and me/ Let’s talk about all the good things/ And the bad things that may be/ Let’s talk about sex.” — Salt-N-Pepa My friends and I used to giggle every time this song came on the radio in the early 1990s.

Feeling misunderstood is one of the biggest challenges I face with neuromyelitis optica (NMO). This week, we took our daughter sledding with a couple of friends. Sledding is a Canadian rite of passage, though I’ll admit it feels dangerous most of the time. Our brave 9-year-old, prepared with a helmet,…