Doubting Ourselves & How to Deal with ItDoubt is a tricky sense that can save us when we may have erred in judgment, but it can also keep us...reactions2comments
Going Through Life-Changing Experiences with Parkinson'sThere’s something about life-changing events that can truly be felt by everyone. For instance, when we reflect from mid to later life...reactions2comments
5 Travel Tips When You’re on the Go with PDSummer is upon us which means traveling with family for many of us. It also is a time to get away from...reactionscomments
Positive Things to Say to PD PatientsWhy is it important for someone with Parkinson’s disease to hear something positive said to them? There is enough negativity around us...reactionscomments
Can I Still Continue Working with Parkinson's?If I am diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), can I continue working? The short answer is, absolutely! Although PD is a chronic...reactionscomments
Parkinson’s Natural Disasters PreparednessSeptember is National Preparedness month! With the devastation of Hurricane Harvey unfolding and the oncoming threat of Irma off the Atlantic coast...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Overcoming Learned HelplessnessOur resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic sharing his thoughts on learned helplessness in Parkinson's and how to...reactions2comments
Staying Positive with Parkinson's!In a People magazine interview, Michael J. Fox discussed his experience with Parkinson’s disease (PD). He said it made him stronger, wiser...reactions2comments
A Philosophy for Living with Parkinson's: Finding Meaning in Life As a writer, one of my main interests is to look at the deeper meanings of life and how we live...reactions2comments
5 Common Warning Signs Pointing to Poorly Controlled PDOver the years, I have noticed as a physician and a patient that many of us don’t pay close attention to what...reactionscomments
Parkinson's Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactions1comment
Fishing for Thoughts in the Ocean of LifeAs a newer Parkie, I often find people commenting on my optimism with a response that they too felt the days of...reactionscomments
Tips to Better Navigate Raising Children in the Midst of IllnessEstablishing a conversation regarding Parkinson's disease (PD) is an important part of parenting in the midst of illness. My conversations with my...reactionscomments
Real Optimism for Parkinson's Through Technological InnovationsLet me just say it: I love technology! Technology makes us who we are. It advances us as a species. From fire...reactionscomments
Decisions, Decisions...When Parkinson's Sets the TermsGenerally, in life, we tend to do things that we feel matter. We spend our time and money on the things we...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 4)Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on Parkinson's symptoms and side effects. This...reactions1comment
10 Things That Your Doctor May Not Have Shared with You About Parkinson’s DiseaseThese 10 suggestions are just that—suggestions for what I have found to work for myself. I encourage you to find or develop...reactions8comments
The Parkinson's TribeThe dictionary says a tribe can consist of a community linked by a common culture and dialect. Sebastian Junger, in his book...reactions4comments
Children or No Children When I Have PD?Deciding when and if we should have children is a very personal decision for every woman. The reasons are as varied and...reactions1comment
How Can I Help Others With Parkinson's?When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s five years ago, I knew nothing about it nor did I have a clue about the...reactions2comments
