Multiple sclerosis can be a true roller coaster of
emotions, and it's critical that patients learn how to
deal with these feelings - half of those living with MS
warrant medical intervention for depression at some
point. It's Not All in Your Head is a cognitive-
behavioral approach to overcoming the depression,
anxiety, and stress that goes hand-in-hand with this
disease. Patricia Farrell helps individuals and their
families better understand the effects that MS has on
mood levels and anxiety, and she offers a plan of simple
remediation in a self-help format. Farrell also provides
a brief discussion of the diagnosis of MS and its effects
on the many areas of an individual's life, as well as an
easy-to-understand explanation of the underlying
neurology and why MS is now considered a neuropsychiatric
disorder. A resource to help the millions with MS unaware
that depression, euphoria, indifference, and other
symptoms are among the most noticeable characteristics of
multiple sclerosis, the book provides easy-to-understand
concepts that lead to empowerment and understanding.
