S2, E5: Coping positively with MS - feat Dr. Megan
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In addition to its physical symptoms, MS may have profound emotional consequences. Lack of knowledge about the disease adds to the anxieties commonly experienced by people who are newly diagnosed.
Anxiety disorders are three times more common in MS than in the general population. Anxiety has been linked to decreased social interaction, increased risk of excessive alcohol use, increased levels of pain and may even impact cognitive skills such as how fast your brain processes information.
Dr. Megan , a Psychologist, Neuropsychology & Trauma Specialist advises on how to cope with the diagnosis of chronic illness like MS.
Listen to 10 minutes for MS Podcast from @multiplesclerosis.awareness and get educated about MS.
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