Or is it just willful stupidity? As Herman’s Hermits sang back in the day, when they weren’t telling my mother what a lovely daughter she had*, "Don’t know much about history, don’t know much biology.. “ amended for these purposes to “Don’t know much about Parkinson’s…” People tell me about the latest research on PD, …
Tag: mental-health
A roller coaster ride or…
Plunge off a cliff? Or both? Do we experience lots of unpredictable highs and lows when we develop Parkinson’s? Lows, yes; not so sure about highs. For many of us (including me), it’s normal, normal, normal, and suddenly I’m at the bottom of a canyon, looking up helplessly for a rescue helicopter to appear. My …
Parky Conversations: Podcast Coming Soon!
Parky Conversations: Let’s Talk About Parkinson’s In the next few weeks, you will embark on a learning adventure, featuring all sorts of things about this very weird disease called Parkinson's. I will be hosting a podcast that I hope will fascinate, and answer some of your questions about Parkinson's, whether you have the disease, you're …
Listen to your Body
How ironic of me! Because I often ignore what my body is trying to say. In other words, I am deaf to my body. Ugh! This body of mine can be such a pest. You probably know the old joke: what’s denial? Answer: a river in Egypt. Hahaha. Another response might be: Andi’s approach to …
Emotions Have Taken Me Over – The Bee Gees (and Me)
I've always been sensitive to criticism. I was about to type "a little sensitive" but that would be a lie. More than a little. Thanks, Mom. FYI, there is no statute of limitations on blaming your parents. Maybe a story for another day. Today's story is emotion and Parkinson's. If someone implies they don't like …
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