I am super-stoked to share with you a new project that I have had the honor to be involved with. I am now an official contributor for Health Union’s newly launched website parkinsonsdisease.net This site has become a great addition to the Parkinson’s community because you can find information about research, diagnosis, treatment, caregiver support, symptoms… basically everything you wanted (or didn’t want) to know about Parkinson’s, including my latest post “30 Questions everyone with Parkinson’s should ask themselves” I hope you check it out! Enjoy!
Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 32 has made me reevaluate my existence. I don’t think that I’m alone here either… many of us Parkies have faced this conundrum. When having such an impactful condition hurled into your life, there is a sense of loss. You grieve for who you were before the diagnosis and fear of what you might become as you recognize symptoms of deterioration.
Nobody knows you like you know yourself, but now with Parkinson’s messing with your head, you doubt you will ever be the same. The things that defined you might be slowly fading away. It’s almost as if your life isn’t yours anymore. Family and friends take over the activities that you can no longer do. You lose control over your life in some ways and have to make sacrifices or modifications just to feel somewhat normal… {Click here to read more}
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