Changing From a Negative to Positive Mindset
I’ve never been the most positive person in the world. I’ve discussed in previous columns how my negative tendencies…
Articles by Michelle Gonzaba
How My Relationship With Alcohol Has Changed Due to MG
Throughout the year, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy alcoholic drinks. But I’ve always felt that the holiday season…
This Year, I’m Thankful for the Good and the Bad
After I’ve put away my Halloween decorations and watched my final viewing of the movie “Hocus…
My Biggest Fear Came True, but I Survived It
There’s always this weird period between getting tested for a medical condition and actually getting diagnosed with it. A person…
I Was Surprised to Qualify for the COVID-19 Booster
I received two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, one in April and the other in May.
Captain America Made Me Rethink How to Show Empathy
It’s easy to get wrapped up in one’s own life. We can try to show empathy and understanding,…
CellCept’s Benefits Were Worth Dealing With Its Side Effects
When I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I quickly became overwhelmed with all of the different ways it could…
Baking Keeps My MG Anxiety and Stress From Rising
Anxiety and stress have always been a part of my life. Both have swirled around in my head…
I Had a Negative Experience While Tapering Off Prednisone Quickly
I have a love-hate relationship with the corticosteroid prednisone. After I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) in 2011, …
Health Literacy Month Is a Reminder That Knowledge Is Power
It took almost a year to be diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), after months of suffering…