53 msfocusmagazine.org How have you adapted to increasing MS symptoms? Becca Elizabeth: I make sure to rest as much as possible, stay hydrated, and go to therapy so I have someone to talk to. I remind myself that just because I have limitations doesn't mean there aren't things I can still achieve. I focus on what I can do for myself because when MS symptoms increase I may feel hopeless. I remember that there are resources out there and that there is a community of people who do understand. Debbie Sliwoski Hudock: I try very hard, as my MS symptoms increase, to not let it get me down. I am always looking for new ways to adapt and keep myself and my life as normal as possible. For instance, when I leave the house there is a list on the back of my front door so I can go over it before I leave, such as take cell phone, get keys, turn off curling iron, and other things. I also use a shopping bag and put everything in it that needs to go in all the bedrooms,bathrooms and the laundry room so I don’t have to keep making trips back-and-forth. I always say I never will give up, I just have to find other ways to do things. Facebook Feedback is your chance to share your experiences related to topics covered in the MS Focus Magazine. “Like” our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/MultipleSclerosisFoundation and watch for our next Facebook Feedback post. Request to join our Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/msfocus. MS Focus Activities