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Preface | p. ix |
Acknowledgments | p. xiii |
Multiple Sclerosis Made Simple | p. 1 |
The Symptoms | p. 2 |
What Is Multiple Sclerosis? | p. 5 |
The Three Major Components | p. 6 |
Anger and Multiple Sclerosis | p. 10 |
Depression, Anxiety, and Mood Swings | p. 11 |
Initial Screening for Depression | p. 13 |
Memory Impairment | p. 13 |
The Social Side of Multiple Sclerosis | p. 14 |
Further Reading | p. 15 |
The Mind-Body Connection | p. 17 |
Psychoneuroimmunology | p. 18 |
The Immune System | p. 20 |
Helplessness | p. 22 |
The Immune System and Depression | p. 24 |
A Century of Discovery | p. 25 |
Stress and the Immune System | p. 26 |
Exercise and Brain Function | p. 28 |
Lifestyle Changes | p. 30 |
Depression and Multiple Sclerosis | p. 31 |
Depression Prior to Diagnosis | p. 32 |
Further Reading | p. 34 |
Riding the Rollercoaster of Multiple Sclerosis | p. 35 |
Resilience and Illness | p. 36 |
Resilience-Building Behaviors | p. 42 |
The Four Phases of Acceptance | p. 43 |
Sarah, a Young Career Woman | p. 46 |
Anna, a Homemaker/Senior Citizen | p. 50 |
William, a Mid-career Professional | p. 53 |
Stephanie, a College Student | p. 56 |
Barbara, Wife and Mother | p. 61 |
Maintaining a Positive Attitude | p. 68 |
Spouse, Family, Friends, and Caregivers | p. 69 |
Further Reading | p. 70 |
The "Ugly Wins" of Depression and Anxiety | p. 71 |
Depression: The Biological Connection | p. 74 |
Depression and "Moral Failure" | p. 76 |
Handling the Depression and Diagnosis | p. 77 |
A Missed Diagnosis | p. 78 |
Depression Self-Test | p. 80 |
Stress and Depression | p. 85 |
Fighting Depression | p. 87 |
The Psychological Component | p. 90 |
Anxiety's Role | p. 94 |
Further Reading | p. 97 |
Learning to Help Yourself | p. 99 |
The 11 Most Effective Self-Help Techniques | p. 100 |
Further Reading | p. 131 |
Handling Guilt and Maintaining Resilience | p. 135 |
Seeking Psychotherapy | p. 137 |
The Initial Diagnosis | p. 138 |
The Road to Resilience | p. 139 |
Further Reading | p. 143 |
Maximizing Memory to Combat Depression | p. 145 |
The Five Factors Involved in Memory | p. 146 |
Sleep Hygiene | p. 149 |
Anxiety, Pain, Sleep, and Medication | p. 150 |
Everyday Memory Problems | p. 155 |
10 Tips for Improving Memory | p. 158 |
Self-Generated Memories | p. 164 |
Avoid Repetition as a Memory Aid | p. 166 |
A Partner's Role | p. 168 |
Remoralization | p. 169 |
Further Reading | p. 170 |
Coping Strategies for Everyday | p. 173 |
The Social Readjustment Rating Scale | p. 173 |
Stress/Resolution List | p. 176 |
The Gentle Art of Persuasion | p. 180 |
Quality of Life | p. 181 |
Learning "Interviewing" Skills | p. 184 |
The Four Accusations | p. 185 |
Your Role as Your Medical Advocate | p. 187 |
Regaining Self-Esteem and Pride | p. 190 |
Retirement and Purpose | p. 191 |
Positive Relationships | p. 193 |
Discussing Your Diagnosis | p. 194 |
Retrieving Good From Bad | p. 195 |
Attitude Is Everything | p. 197 |
Maintaining Hope | p. 198 |
Further Reading | p. 199 |
The Future Is Bright | p. 201 |
Following the Research | p. 203 |
Joining the Fight | p. 204 |
Further Reading | p. 205 |
The Social Readjustment Rating Scale | p. 207 |
Quality of Life Scale | p. 209 |
Daily Exercise Chart | p. 211 |
Resources | p. 213 |
Index | p. 215 |
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