Hello friends --We are inching ever toward the holidays - and I LOVE it!! This is my favorite time of the year. I am just so happy and light and joyful and feeling happy - until - I opened the mail today and received this: "you have been selected to serve on a jury  in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia - set to begin Friday, December 17, 2021."   WHAAAAT??  Is there a worse time of year to be called for jury duty?? UGH. 😡  🤬OK - that's my rant. Here's what you really came here for:1.  The latest FUMS Podcast episode just published today. It's very special. It's all about how to make good decisions about food choices over the holidays. This is a tough one for me - but Alene Brennan has some GREAT suggestions.  Listen in (and learn) right here:  Alene Brennan and Making Good, Yummy Choices for the Holidays2.  Do they really want to know????  What I Want to Say When You Ask How I’m Doing with MS3.  Name your anxiety - and put that bitch in her place!  How to Make ‘Friends’ with Anxiety: A Simple Technique to Gain Perspective4.  When I was diagnosed in 2008, there were 3 treatments available. Now, there are over 20! With so many options, it can be hard to decide which treatment to try first. Your doctor can help you weigh the pros and cons of each choice and how they affect your lifestyle.  Here's more information on each type of medication to help you make an informed decision.   How to Choose the Best MS Treatment for Your Lifestyle5.  Anxiety and MS go together like peanut butter and jelly.  Here's where to find some help:  The 8 Best Anxiety Support Groups of 20216.  Where are my Copaxone peeps??  In mice studies, researchers found improved memory in those given Copaxone!  Multiple sclerosis drug may alleviate Alzheimer’s memory lossThat's all folks!! Hope you got some good information and value from this little newsletter o'mine.  If so - please share this email with someone else that could find benefit here.  Hopefully they'll thank you. And I certainly - right now - THANK YOU!!Warmly -- Kathy#FUMS

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