I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be Supportive

By Editorial Team

May 28, 2019

There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones by checking in about mental and emotional wellbeing. Here are five tips for navigating these conversations.

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pleasantscenic
June 8, 2019
i am new to your program, Davis phinny, michael foxx, david zidd, i read and watch heir instructional cd's. I am 66 years old, diagnosed with parkinson at 50 years old. the doctor many years ago had my body all screwed up. prescribing depression drugs..I now take Rytary and a night time tablet to help me sleep..Iam flat out tired of Parkinsons anf all it brings to the tableee
1. Chris H. Admin
 June 10, 2019
 Welcome to our site, <inline-mention user-id="3032113" username="pleasantscenic" class="bp-suggestions-mention"/> ! We're so glad you joined. It sounds like the mix up by your doctors years ago was disheartening. I can definitely you being flat out tired of PD. If there's any information we can help you find, we'd be happy to help. Take care. - Chris, <a href='http://ParkinsonsDisease.net' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow'>ParkinsonsDisease.net</a> Team
pleasantscenic
June 15, 2019
I have tried different chat rooms for PD. they were difficult to keep people involved. Are canes difficult to keep and when do people start using walkers?? these are 2 areas i am struggling with, along with not being capable or allowed to do thingsaround the house. pleasantscenic
1. Chris H. Admin
 June 17, 2019
 Hi, <inline-mention user-id="3032113" username="pleasantscenic" class="bp-suggestions-mention"/> - Good to hear from you again. Hoping you find this site more engaging! If/when one would need a cane or walker would really depend on the individual. Typically, that would be in the later stages of PD. Here's some more information on assistive devices here: <a href='https://parkinsonsdisease.net/living-with-pd/assistive-devices/' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow'>https://parkinsonsdisease.net/living-with-pd/assistive-devices/</a>. Hope this helps. - Chris, <a href='http://ParkinsonsDisease.net' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow'>ParkinsonsDisease.net</a> Team
Dan Glass Moderator
November 3, 2019
I hung this in my office to remind me and everyone else how important mental health is.
shakerattleroll
February 20, 2020
I was using can then started nordic pole walking. After 9 months I no longer use cane. Hope this helps you.