Work Stress and Multiple Sclerosis

Q:

What are some ways I can make work less stressful to help keep my multiple sclerosis (MS) in check?

A:

As with your home life, it's important to learn strategies for managing fatigue and dealing with any temporary or long-term disabilities. You may want to try the following:

• Manage your workload to accommodate fatigue. For example, if you feel good in the morning but tire rapidly in the afternoon, do your most demanding work in the morning.
• Ask your employer about flex time.
• Consider multiple short breaks instead of an hour-long lunch. Perhaps a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks.
• When you're having trouble concentrating, close your office door or take your work to a quiet area, if possible.