The Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto: Action to Take, Principles to Live By

Julie Stachowiak, PhD is an Epidemiologist who is also a person living with MS. Julie has an in-depth understanding about the scientific developments around MS and the personal side of living with a chronic illness. She has been called the best MS writer on the web. In The Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto Julie has given us a call to self-help, self-reliance and political action. The book covers such diverse topics as: How to create your personal mission statement How to protect yourself by learning more about medications you are currently taking or considering to take How to determine what you want in a Doctor and how to evaluate the Doctor you have The importance of celebrating your successes Tips to make disclosing your MS status to friends, family and others easier Finding a support group Learning to stand up for yourself Joining the fight - Adding your voice to the movement