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Managing MS Stressors - Good & Bad

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Stress is a normal part of daily life. Persistent stress is not.

Getting up in the morning and getting out the door on time for an appointment can be stressful, yet it’s not a persistent stress. Once you are at the appointment, the stress of getting there dissipates.

Healthy stress can motivate you to get important tasks done.

The challenge is when you start to notice yourself constantly worrying or fearful about having the next relapse or setback this type of stress can become taxing on your body and nervous system. As women who live with MS, uncertainty can be a part of your life.

When it is persistent, this type of stress is categorized as bad stress. Often bad stress shifts to become anxiety.

How do you manage bad stress, so it dissipates rather tha...