Using Radical Acceptance to Cope with Parkinson's DiseaseReceiving a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease can be both validating and scary. It is common for questions to arise and strong emotions to come up. While no two individuals have...reactions7comments
Ski School DropoutA recent family vacation with friends to the Great Smoky Mountains included a painful reminder that at times I still struggle to manage my symptoms, no matter how hard I...reactionscomments
My Parkinson's Diagnosis JourneyOn September 26, 2016, my life was relatively normal. I was a 45 year old married guy who was a part of a large extended family. By day, I taught and tutored English. In my spare time, I went hiking. I traveled as much as I could, listened to music, followed baseball, photographed everything, and wrote supernatural action/adventure/archaeology books.reactions2comments
PD Pundit: What It Feels Like To Have Parkinson'sTo read the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here...reactions1comment
16 Years After Parkinson's Diagnosis, Reflecting on the PositiveI was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2002 at the age of 29. That was 16 years ago. The first symptom I noticed was a tremor in my right hand...reactions4comments
My Mommy Has "Barkinson's"We know that Parkinson’s disease doesn’t just impact the person diagnosed. It envelops all those surrounding… family, friends, co-workers, and even our pets. With this said, in recognition of April...reactions4comments
I Have Parkinson's and No Insurance: A Case for AdvocacyHas this ever happened to you? You need to see a doctor and can’t get an appointment because you don’t have insurance and the voice at the end of the...reactionscomments
April Is Parkinson’s Awareness Month—It Touches So Many Lives!If you think you know Parkinson’s disease, then give these observations a look and see if your summary of the illness jibes with my array of pontifications:...reactions3comments
What Does Springtime Mean To Me?The warm sunshine on my face. The fragrance of blossoming flowers in the air. The cool afternoon rain on my tongue. All indications that spring is here but to those...reactionscomments
April Fools... Who is the Joke On?April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness month! I guess it is fitting in a way that the first day of the month is also April FOOLS Day. I reflect back on the...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Awareness Month PoemTo read the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here...reactionscomments
Tech & PD: Apps to Overcome Communication ChallengesTechnology comes in many forms. There are apps for everything from buying books and airplane tickets to date managers that keep track of who you're seeing on what nights. The...reactionscomments
The Topic is Pot: Medical Marijuana for Parkinson'sI attended a Parkinson's support group meeting last week. The primary topic for the meeting was intimacy, the loss of it, and how to nourish it back again. My friend...reactions3comments
Finding Abundance When You Have Parkinson'sAbundance comes in many forms. Each of us dreams or envisions what entails an abundant life. Abundance to some might equal fulfillment or achievement, while others may feel that abundance...reactionscomments
10 Hidden Thoughts a Parkie HasThe fear of the unknown is a difficult pill to swallow. How do you prepare for a future that is unknown? You can’t, but this can bring on many worrisome...reactions11comments
Fundraising - Taking the First StepAs I began to awake from a long period of denial on my journey with Parkinson's, one of the first things I wanted to do was make a meaningful contribution...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Medication ManagementTo read the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here...reactionscomments
Running Down A DreamLast November, my husband and I completed the New York City marathon. It was the first marathon for both of us. Training for the marathon was a long, challenging period. In...reactionscomments
Pseudobulbar Affect And Crying At LlamasIt’s no secret that I am an animal lover. Sometimes I feel like furry friends are way more awesomer than people. I mean, take my dog Crash for example. He...reactions5comments
The Stress Release of the BreathWe do it every minute of every day, and most of us take it for granted—breathing is so automatic that we might just not pay close enough attention to it...reactions1comment