Positive experiences ease MS depression

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ST. LOUIS, April 10 (UPI) -- Increased positive experiences ease symptoms of depression often accompanying multiple sclerosis, U.S. researchers said.

The study, published in The Journal of Holistic Nursing, determined a higher number of positive experiences in patients with MS was associated with fewer symptoms of depression, fewer functional limitations and a better quality of life even when taking into account age, education and disease-related factors such as mobility, vision and cognition.

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Study participants recorded the frequency of positive experiences in their lives, such as, "I said something pleasant to someone who didn't expect it," and the researchers found those who reported a higher number of positive experiences also reported lower levels of symptoms of depression.

The researchers suggest healthcare providers encourage people with MS to participate in positive activities every day. Previous research finds people with MS benefit more from frequent smaller activities like smelling fresh flowers to larger activities like a week-long vacation.

UPI

[Mojorabbit]

1. I have MS

but I think this would apply to anyone?

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2. Yes, I believe that's true.

[trotsky]

3. The same researchers have concluded that pooping relieves constipation.

A crack research team, no doubt.

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4. Maybe they believe 47 mil uninsured needs hope they can positively effect their own health care?

[trotsky]

5. Yes, because thinking positive and smelling flowers...

takes the place of real health care and insurance reform any day of the week.

[Celebration]

6. I always thought

An extra week or two of vacation could help a company's (and country's) health care costs. Maybe they could follow up with something along those lines.

[Summer93]

7. Question for me today

What puts a smile on my face?

I have lung disease and I am certain that the days that I spend time with my grandchildren I come away feeling much better, able to handle the disease much better. They help me to laugh and use my imagination for something positive.

A three year old with dress-up clothes that when she puts them on "they make her dance" includes a pink tutu and a wand with a glitter star on the top and a pink feather boa. I let my imagination go away with her to the place where giggles are and together we have a great time.

When I get home I wonder why I feel so much better. Hehehehehe I've known this a long time and it is about time that the medical folks began to recognize it.

The medical community only sees that something is wrong - they are focused on the disease and how they can poison or excise it.