Before I delve into my profound thoughts, I want to mention that Epiphany has multiple meanings. It can also be known for the Christian holiday called “Three Kings’ Day,” which is celebrated on January 6th. On this day each year, people will celebrate the manifestation of Jesus, with gift giving and eating the King’s cake…wait… what?! […]
Anxiety Keeps On Trying Me
It comes and goes in a flash. Just a wave of this unimaginable feeling, like something is going to come and destroy me, my family, and all of my friends. I first noticed this ocean full of dread when I was home recovering from a surgery, and my mom had come to stay and help me […]
FBF:The Scariest Thing About Parkinson’s Disease
It’s Halloween! So I thought for our Flashback Friday today, we could lean into the holiday a bit and share our fears while eating lots of chocolate. Enjoy! There’s an overabundance of scary things in this world. I know that I look like a skilled assassin ready to attack, but the truth is… I have […]
How do you take your exercise?
-What if I told you about a new pill just approved by the FDA that will help your mobility, increase your strength, stabilize your mood, sharpen your mind, decrease fatigue, alleviate constipation, and help you sleep better? Have I got your attention yet? Then what if I told you that this pill has been scientifically […]
FBF: 25 Signs That You Might Have Parkinson’s
FlashBlackFridays: This is from a blog that was originally posted on April 4th, 2014. I thought that you might enjoy a little bit of a Friday laugh. Before I get started, I want to remind you that my blog is strictly for entertainment purposes and is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical illness. […]
To My Family and Friends
Now that I have officially been diagnosed for 15 years, I know… I don’t look a day over 32. I’m coming to the disheartening reality that my Parkinson’s disease is progressing. I can see the deterioration in my physical health, and the medications that I have used to keep symptoms under control are now becoming unpredictable. I […]
I was just going for a walk
I was invited to go for a walk with some co-workers during our lunch break yesterday. I thought it sounded like a good idea. I can even take my dog Penny, who comes to the office with me. Then I can take her to go poop and walk all at the same time… It’s called multitasking. […]
Parkinson’s and Illusions, Hallucinations, and Delusions
Disclaimer **The following disclaimer is from my legal department: All events or experiences described in this blog are solely based on Perky Parkie’s life adventures. And while some Parkies might have similar events, we are all snowflakes, and no individual can replicate her exact experiences. Besides, who would want to? She is a bit nutty. Furthermore, […]
It is what it is: Part 3
*Note: This blog post is part 3 and will be the end of my adventure in the hospital. If you need to catch up with my long journey, here are the links to the last 2 posts that you might want to read before getting back to this part. If you have been on this ride […]
It is what it is: Part 2
If you haven’t read my last post, you’re not a part of the cool club. It’s time to get with the program, check out my blog, “It is what it is: Part 1.” You might want to do that before you go any further. You don’t want to be left out, do you? How I lost my […]
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