MS Active Together | Tips for memory and thinking

Research tells us that the right exercises can help with various different symptoms, including balance, fatigue, memory, spasm and even bladder problems. So we've worked with neurophysiotherapist Rachel to create a series of videos tailored to symptoms you've told us you need help with most. You can do them anywhere - even while waiting for the kettle to boil!

[claremartin]

Thank you for taking the time to do this excellent video. I have RRMS too and one of the hardest symptoms for people to understand is this and however hard I try and explain only a small percentage of people really understand how hard it is when you have an invisible symptom. I hide my symptoms quite well and I look relatively "normal" apart from the drunken walk sometimes and I think people just think I'm just a very scatty and clueless person. Im lucky I dont currently use a walking aid and the suprapubic catheter and leg bag I unfortunately have to have/wear now is relatively well hidden under clothes (as long as I don't wear my skinny jeans!! :( )
Reluctantly I had to give up my job in finance because I was getting so confused all the time and just couldnt make it work despite 2 years of trying with a very supportive boss who was also a good friend. In the end I sadly resigned because I felt I was not able to provide the level of skill required. I have a Management Science degree and am only 41 but I just get so muddled with the simplest of my day to day task of just being a mum of two (10 &14) etc that I cant see me ever being able to work again. Its frustrating when people ask if I work and then think I'm lucky to be a stay at home mum. Im obviously grateful to my hard working husband for supporting the family but my pride wishes I could work and my old brain would come back.
Thank you for the tips but my current problem is I have too many lists and cant help but overcomplicate everything. I am desperately trying to simplify my system but just get to confused and go around in circles. I currently have 20 lists and have started computerised apps, note books etc but have overloaded my brain and with todays fastpaced life I am totally overwhelmed and literally walk around in a daze as my memory is so short. I have an apt with a neuropsycologist soon so i desperately hope they can help me put into practice what I already know!!!
I try and stay positive and practice gratitude for what I do have and its only thing that gets me through the day!!
:)