Happy New Life? Finding a Cure Together!Posy is making her usual New Year's resolutions: To find a dance class and to attend the dance class! And, to eat more healthily (in particular, to eat more protein...reactionscomments
Was My Depression a Warning Sign of Parkinson's?Looking back, Posy's bout of depression, anxiety, and akathisia (a kind of restless legs) may have been her first warnings of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Did any of you tread a...reactions2comments
'Tis the Season to Be JollyAh, Christmas! or Bah, Humbug? What is Santa bringing you this year? With Parkinson's disease (PD), he sometimes delivers a sack of gifts you don't want. On top of mobility...reactionscomments
Lack of Regular ExerciseLast time in "Rogue Genes or Personal Responsibility?," we heard how exercise, although an essential component in the lives of her parents, was a bit of an effort for Posy...reactions3comments
Rogue Genes or Personal Responsibility?Posy has pondered whether she should blame her sweet tooth and carb-rich diet for her Parkinson's disease (PD) diagnosis. Maybe that is a possibility. But then again, was the culprit...reactionscomments
Reexamining My Depression in Light of a Parkinson's DiagnosisPosy was overwhelmed by the responses to her post about feeling foggy. Many of you knew exactly how she felt, so she will dig a little deeper. Are depression and...reactionscomments
Reflecting on Vivid Dreams: A Precursor to Parkinson's?Nighttime is not good for Posy. Actually, it never has been. Why was a very confident, happy child so fearful of the dark? Every shadow was a bad person coming...reactions4comments
On Feeling Foggy and FeebleWhen times are good, Posy feels on top of the world, but then there will be a "down" day, wherein Posy feels unwell, tired out, and worthless. This also can...reactions26comments
Sugar Cravings and ObsessionsWhen Posy was first diagnosed, she was warned about the side effects of dopamine agonist medicines. At each subsequent appointment, she would be asked if she had developed any obsessive...reactions3comments
Image Issues and ReputationWe hear how Posy dealt with the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD). "Please, don't tell anyone until I have come to terms with it." She instructed her husband James and...reactionscomments
Hitting the Jackpot: A Diagnosis At Last!Posy reacts oddly to her diagnosis. “I’m surprised you didn’t bring your husband with you to this appointment?” remarked the neurologist. Posy, still innocent of her fate, thought that would...reactions11comments
The Decline and Fall of PosyIn the previous article, What's Wrong with Me?, I described how our erstwhile sparkling young lady was now suffering a myriad of minor health problems. Please read on ... OMG!...reactions1comment
What's Wrong With Me?Once, long ago, there lived a happy and loving family of brilliant scholars, blonde beauties and a superhero (yes, really!). Into this incredibly joyous environment, a second daughter was born...reactions1comment
