Quiz: Which Myasthenia Gravis Self-Care Activity Might Be Right for You?
Feeling overwhelmed or stressed with MG? Trying a new avenue of self-care may help your well-being. Take this quiz to discover which MG-friendly activity might be right for you! If you’re a supporter or caregiver for someone with MG, please take this quiz with your loved one in mind.
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Try an MG-friendly exercise routine
Consider shaking things up by incorporating some fitness into your day. While MG might make exercise difficult at times, there are modifications you can make to help achieve fitness goals. Check out the links below for MG-friendly exercise ideas that may help reduce stress, as well as other well-being resources:
- Review this collection of exercises from someone living with MG
- Try out these ideas to help you save energy for everyday activities
- Consider these MG-specific tips from occupational and physical therapists
- You may find this self-care worksheet helpful for other ideas
- Keep these insights in mind about managing emotional health with MG
This information has been provided for educational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Patients should not use this information for diagnosing a health condition. Patients should always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice or information about diagnosis and treatment.
Cook a nutritious meal
Making and trying a new dish may be a great way to foster your self-care! Think of a recipe you’d like to tackle that’s MG-friendly: from soup that may be easy to swallow to a casserole that may be easy to prep. Below are some recipe suggestions, kitchen tips and other resources that might help you along the way:
- This minestrone soup recipe might be a comforting, healthy option to try
- Discover tips to help combat MG fatigue when cooking
- Try out these ideas to help you save energy for everyday activities
- You may find this self-care worksheet helpful for other ideas
- Keep these insights in mind about managing emotional health with MG
This information has been provided for educational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Patients should not use this information for diagnosing a health condition. Patients should always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice or information about diagnosis and treatment.
Spend time with a loved one
Sometimes, all you might need is a little quality time with a friend or family member to help lift your spirits. Is there a restaurant you’re interested in trying or a new TV show you’ve been wanting to binge? Call up a loved one and invite them to join you–whether for one of those specific activities in person or for a virtual hangout. These resources might help you think of other ideas:
- Find ways to help combat isolation with these tips from people living with MG
- You may find this self-care worksheet helpful for other ideas
- Check out these stress management tips from someone living with MG
- Try out these ideas to help you save energy for everyday activities
- Keep these insights in mind about managing emotional health with MG
This information has been provided for educational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Patients should not use this information for diagnosing a health condition. Patients should always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice or information about diagnosis and treatment.
Practice a short meditation session
Your ideal self-care environment may be a solo one, where it’s just you and your thoughts. Getting a chance to clear your mind with a meditation practice might help improve your well-being. Better yet, you can do this activity anywhere (and in as quickly as 10-15 minutes)! Consider the resources below to help you get started:
- Learn more about holistic practices that may help reduce stress
- You may find this self-care worksheet helpful for other ideas
- Check out these stress management tips from someone living with MG
- Try out these ideas to help you save energy for everyday activities
- Keep these insights in mind about managing emotional health with MG
This information has been provided for educational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Patients should not use this information for diagnosing a health condition. Patients should always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice or information about diagnosis and treatment.