A Personal Perspective on What Depression Feels Like...Content Note: This article describes experiences with suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. Posy objects to those pseudo-heartfelt posts...reactions4comments
Flow to Happiness...For many people with Parkinson’s, the idea of joyful living stands in complete opposition to where they are now forced to exist. This seems logical since the idea of jubilation...reactions7comments
Losing Your Voice to Parkinson’s Disease...Dad’s voice is a whisper when I pick up the phone on one particularly chilly afternoon. "Hi, Mary Beth," the person on the other end is like a gust of...reactions5comments
The 3 Fs of Parkinson’s...I actually began seeing a movement disorder specialist for another disorder about 7 years before I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Primary orthostatic tremor is a neurological condition that...reactions18comments
Unsure of Feelings...I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in February of this year. I don't know how I feel. Yes, I have tremors and restless legs, but the biggest change I have seen...reactions4comments
Confused ...I have been told I have parkinsons .I am in anti parkinsons medication and I am under the parkinsons nurse .but the letter I have says parkinsonism so do I...reactions3replies
On Parkinson's and Finding Comfort in Music...The winter sky is a black abyss by 6:00 PM in the Rocky Mountains, which creates a knot of inner turmoil in my gut. The evenings feel hopeless, like we’ll...reactions5comments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles...Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with...reactionscomments
The Hurt of Horrible Handwriting...Parkinson’s disease (PD) has taken a lot from me as a person. It is definitely more of a taker than a giver in that sense. Some of the things it...reactions39comments
Mandibular Muscle Issues and PD...Recently, I've been having some real issues with my occlusion lately which often results in me biting the insides (buccal surfaces) of my cheeks. Some brief research revealed the following...reactions2comments
An anomaly...Our Parkinson's journey is entering my husband's 13 year journey with P. He is an anomaly, and as he says, I have my good days and my bad days, and...reactions2comments
Staying in a Rehab Center: What I Expected Versus What I Experienced...It can happen to all of us now or later ... I went to the hospital. I experienced a urinary tract infection and was treated by my primary care doctor...reactions4comments
Struggle self administering insulin for diabetes...Hello My diabetic father was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s. He is struggling with administering insulin due to shakey hands. What is an alternative to injectable insulin? Or what are some...reactions6replies
newly diagnosed...hallo everybody my name is vasilis and i come from athens greece i was diagnosed with PD in December 2022 i am 54 years old since then i read about...reactions3replies
Parkinsons & hormone treatment for Prostate cancer...My husband is the PWP. He has recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is being treated with hormone injections prior to radiotherapy. Since starting this treatment his balance and...reactions1replySymptoms
DBS: actual experiences ...I am official caregiver along with VA Homebased team of my beloved husband of 53 years. My husband was diagnosed 5 years ago and is now 77 years young. We...reactions1replyAssistive DevicesCognitive IssuesCost
How to Master Mealtime While Managing Parkinson’s Symptoms...Getting ready for mealtime when managing Parkinson’s disease is no small feat. Symptoms can often interfere with kitchen skills such as chopping, peeling, and cooking – making your favorite recipes...reactions3comments
Coping with Parkinson's Disease Through Laughter...I’ve found laughing a lot every day to be one of my major Parkinson’s coping skills. Laughing or even smiling seems to break up negative thinking and can lighten up even...reactions3comments
Parkinson's Sleep Time Adventures...Lately, my sleep routine has been transforming into something different. As a result, I’ve been making some adjustments to counter obstacles over time, and they’ve allowed for a difference in...reactions6comments
