The progressive and degenerative neurological condition known as MND (Motor Neuron Disease), commonly referred to as ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), damages the nerves in the brain and spinal cord that regulate movement. People with MND increasingly lose control over their muscles as the illness worsens, particularly the ones needed for breathing, speaking, and swallowing. 

MND can be a physically and psychologically devastating condition. Muscle twitching or cramping are common MND symptoms, as are muscle weakness, muscle atrophy, trouble swallowing and speaking, respiratory problems, and exhaustion. 

When the illness worsens, people may find it more and harder to take care of basic needs like clothing, washing, and eating themselves on their own. Eventually, they might need a wheelchair and round-the-clock support. As they arrive, they could also encounter emotional anguish.

Getting an MND diagnosis can be a very trying and emotional process. It is a diagnosis that can change your entire life, and it may leave you feeling a variety of emotions, including shock, denial, fear, sadness, anger, and confusion. 

As they come to terms with the knowledge that there is no known treatment for MND and that their physical abilities will progressively deteriorate over time, many persons with the condition describe feeling overwhelmed and helpless after receiving the diagnosis. 

Together with the emotional effects, there are also practical issues to think about, like how the illness will affect one's capacity to work, take care of oneself, and participate in past-time activities. 

Relationships with others might be significantly impacted by receiving a diagnosis of MND.