Wherever you are in the world, you are undoubtedly getting a lot of information about what you should be doing to look after yourself and your loved ones at this challenging time.
On this page you will find blogs and news articles written with you in mind, covering:
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Tips on following the 7 Step Recovery Program
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Advice on remaining mindful and calm including meditations
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Recipes with simple ingredients and exercises to do at home
Overcoming MS will be updating our dedicated pages regularly with news, information, ideas and blogs from our community as we maintain realistic HOPE for a brighter future.
We have always believed in the power of our OMS community around the world to provide the like-minded support and encouragement that people diagnosed with MS can benefit from. Visit the OMS Forum, or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
COVID-19
Vaccines and MS Update
What implications are there for different types of COVID-19 vaccines, for people with MS?
COVID-19 and mental health
Hannah shares her findings from part of her phD study into psychological support in MS.
What is meant by social distancing?
The UK Government has made a recent announcement, relevant to people with MS, which talks about...
What’s the connection between COVID-19 treatments and MS treatments?
News articles in recent weeks have talked about repurposed drugs being used to treat COVID-19...
Update on MS and Coronavirus - 2 March
Because people with pre-existing conditions are widely perceived to be more at risk from coronavirus...
Gratitude in uncertain times
Rachael has written this wonderful blog which shares some useful tips on keeping positive in these...
It’s OK to pause - find mindfulness in your life (and yoga!)
Véronique Gauthier lives in the mountainous countryside of the Algarve in the far south of Portugal...
I'm an OMSer, don't get me out of here
Rowan is a nurse living in the UK. She shares her thoughts and feelings surrounding COVID-19 anxiety...
Advice for combating worry during this uncertainty
The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis means that life will feel uncertain for a while. We take you...
Staying connected during this period of social-distancing
At times of stress, you can feel better in company and with support. We explain how you can stay...
Tips for working at home comfortably
If you are working from home with MS, take a look at our tips to make your home working environment...
Looking after your health and wellbeing has never been more important!
These next few months will undoubtedly test us all and the OMS charity stands ready to support you in whatever way we can.
Unfortunately we can’t offer individual advice, so please speak to your medical team.
Advice
For more information on the current situation in your area and for travel advice and restrictions, please refer to your local Public Health Authority and Government information sources.
Resources
Exercises
Exercises for all levels to try at home or in the garden. You can find something to suit you in our collection of videos.
Recipes
We have plenty of simple OMS-friendly recipes which just use simple ingredients you might find in your cupboard.
Meditations
Free guided meditations to calm your mind. At a length to suit you.
Good News Feed
- Notre Dame Cathedral bell rings out for healthcare workers on the one-year anniversary of its fire. (Good News Network)
- Grandfather still gets to meet newborn grandson while in isolation. (The Irish Post)
- Puppy left with one ear after accident transforms into Instagram's adorable golden unicorn. (MSN News)
#positivelyOMS
The little things that make us smile
“This made me feel more positive this morning...” - Babette V
"I've been growing spring onions, they start growing in about 12 hours!” - @omsfriendly
“Making a crochet blanket for my sister in law” - Babette V