By Anita Williams

When it starts getting dark before you have finished work, the evening can feel over before it has begun. With MS, that can be even harder to deal with. Fatigue often sets in by late afternoon, and the cold can make your muscles stiffer and slower to get going. The walk you would usually take gets postponed. Going out seems like more effort. You spend more time indoors than you meant to.

The darker months can bring changes in mood, sleep, and energy, and MS can make each of those harder to manage. If you have noticed a shift, think about what has become harder and what might help.