Stephanie Zihms

Lecturer, University of the West of Scotland (UWS)

Lecturer in Researcher Development at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS); joined their UWS Academy in November 2018

I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis three years ago

After 10 months of tingly arms and legs, a bout of optic neuritis, unexplained tiredness and brain fogs, as well as doubting my own sanity—I was finally diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Even though this was not entirely unexpected, it was still a shock. For a month or so, I was in a haze of information, feelings, uncertainties, insecurities, and strength. I was one big mess on the inside but seemed very functional day-to-day.