Wellbeing and MS

Looking after your body and mind is important, especially when you have a long-term condition like multiple sclerosis (MS). By making changes to your lifestyle, you can best place yourself to deal with any challenges that come along. These pages will provide you with the practical information you need to live well with MS, including managing stress, tips to help you get a better night's sleep, practicing relaxation, and dealing with the emotional side of an MS diagnosis.

Living well with MS

Want to find out about the lifestyle choices that can help you to live well with multiple sclerosis (MS)? Find out more about the changes in lifestyle such as diet and exercise that can help you live well with MS and make it easier to deal with symptoms and relapses.

Taking charge of your MS

Looking for ideas on how to manage your MS? Living effectively with MS means using all the resources available to manage your condition well, get ideas here.

MS and your emotions

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can affect your feelings. Find out more about ways to adjust and come to terms with MS being part of your life.

Getting enough sleep

Poor sleep is common in people with multiple sclerosis, with about 50% of people with MS reported to experience some form of sleep disturbance. Despite this being well known, sleep disorders are under-diagnosed and under-treated in people with MS.

Relaxation

Carrying out relaxation techniques can help bring many health benefits, especially if you live with MS. They can help generate a feeling of peace and calm if you're feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed.

Stress

Most people experience stress, whether they have MS or not. It's normal to feel anxious or worried from time to time but long-term stress can make your MS symptoms seem worse. Learning to manage your stress is an important part of taking control of your condition.

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common symptom for people living with multiple sclerosis. Find out more in this A-Z entry.

Depression

Depression is different from low mood, it is persistent and can affect all aspects of your life, and is often related to anxiety and stress. Depression can be lonely and isolating, but it is a recognised and treatable condition.

Thinking and memory problems

Cognitive problems are common in multiple sclerosis (MS). This means problems with your memory, attention span, planning, decision making, understanding or concentration.

Managing work and study

Want to find out more about working and studying with multiple sclerosis (MS)? This page has links to information on working and studying with MS.