My Dad's Relationship to Parkinson’s Depression and Anxiety..."I don’t think I’m depressed," Dad tells me one afternoon over the phone: "I know that people with Parkinson’s often suffer from...reactions2comments
Recently diagnosed with PD...Stay positive. Register yourself with myagedcare if you are an Australian citizen. You can ask myagedcare to send an OT to visit...reactions2comments
Perplexed at my sleeping patterns -- I have REM-SBD & Sleep apnea...I'm responding in a way that might seem strange at first - but I have a deep concern I can't make sense...reactions6replies
I am not frightened...I work part time at CVS pharmacy. I am not ashamed of who I am, as a matter of fact my name...reactions1reply
Pierangelo...I am 71 got diagnosed with Parkinson's 4 months ago approx. It's very scary in the first month looking at the different...reactions5comments
Resolutions Versus Intentions...Years ago I would spend the months before New Year's Day trying to come up with a resolution or two that would...reactions5comments
On Attending a Wedding with Parkinson’s Disease...Most of my relatives scattered around the Boyne Mountain Clock Tower with a drink in hand on a foggy evening. We were...reactions5comments
Being on my own with parkinson ...I was diagnosed with parkinson and angina and heart disease and some other problems I find it hard since my wife died...reactions5repliesAcceptance
PD with no meds...I was diagnosed 11 years ago. I have tried Carb/Levo multiple times but found the side effects worse than the PD symptoms...reactions15repliesSide Effects
Getting Ready For a Good Night's Sleep with an Adjustable Bed...Recently, preparing for bed has been getting more and more difficult. I have had Parkinson's disease (PD) for almost 2 years. At...reactions8comments
Sloths...I have come to the conclusion that is with Parkinson’s are the sloths of the human race! I'm not saying that as...reactions4comments
Diagnosis and meds...I have always been right side dominant...right handed, my bedside and kitchen set up with pens, books, can openers, flashlights and other...reactions1comment
Brain Disconnection/Brain Fog...I am a 76 yr. old female diagnosed with PD approximately 1-1/2 year ago. I deal with brain fog, feeling of being...reactions99repliesNon-Motor SymptomsTreatmentCognitive Issues
A Tale of Twins: Accepting a Diagnosis...Many years ago, I heard a story about 2 men who were identical twins. The storyteller recalled how these twin men had...reactions3comments
“I Wish Others Could Understand” – Parkinson’s and Mental Health...Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be life-altering. Beyond the well-known symptoms, the progression of the condition, cognitive changes, and the strain it places...reactions8comments
The Shame of Having Parkinson's Disease...When Posy was told by the neurologist that he thought she had Parkinson’s disease (PD), she was not unduly concerned. She had...reactions8comments
Fatigue...Helloand Happy New Year! I have terrible trouble with fatigue. I'm sleeping decently at night , around 6-9 hours. I wake up...reactions3repliesSleep
Self diagnosed Parkinsons - waiting forever to see a Neurologist...My symptoms closely follow those for Parkinsons. Next step is seeing a Neurologist, but appointment isn't until March! I'm on a waiting...reactions4replies
Sleep...Hi I am still having problems with sleeping through the night & have been doing some research does anyone have experience of...reactions2replies
