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Hi my name is Katie. I am 67 years old, from MS and diagnosed in 2018. I am moderate stage. Looking for support, coping skills and living with anxiety.

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  • lfaust58
    lfaust58 Member Posts: 19
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    Well, Katie-

    You found all those things here. Day-by- day is the best way to cope. Anxiety, eh? That's a tough one. I was prescribed Aricept, which keeps me in check. I'm on twice monthly infusions ol Lequembi ( just had my 13th). What AD medication are you on?

    Larry

  • Watson1
    Watson1 Member Posts: 38
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    kz78forme katie im 71 2 plus years on the alz trail. am on anxiety medicine. i also have several different figit toys which keeps my hands busy and entertains the monkey brained always on alz type symptoms . i am also an artist so painting every day helps .also mairiguana gummy's work. they found in a john hopkins study that it helps with aka. got to run hope to see more from you………

  • michael1994
    michael1994 Member Posts: 4
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    Hello Katie! 👋 living with a diagnosis like MS can be challenging, and it's completely understandable to feel anxious. ..Here are some coping skills that helps me Mindfulness and meditation ,Yoga or gentle exercise ,Journaling or creative expression …

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DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
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