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Difficulty in getting motivated to fight my illness

Reprinted with permission from CoachCMC.com We went to the zoo yesterday. I didn’t want to go. Let me clarify that. I actually wanted to go, to take my granddaughters (Olivia and Sophia), as well as be with my wife Stacey, my daughter Mandy (home this weekend from college) and my son, Reece. I just knew that I would not be able to walk the long distances. Stacey reminded me that I could use…

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Symptoms sneak up on you

No two People with Parkinson’s (PWP) are the same. In addition to some symptom variation, the rate of progression also varies. Some people have a faster progression and some very slow. In general, for most people the rate does not lead to immediate incapacitation. Some people around you, who hear the news that you have been diagnosed, will react shocked and may treat you as if you are “on your…

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Parkinson Disease Psychosis Fact Sheet

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A new beginning, introducing illuminated impressions

As many of you who have been following me are aware, I have some mixed emotions about where to go with this blog. On the one hand, I don’t want to let people down who gain from this blog. Additionally, I gain new followers frequently, so I feel that I shouldn’t end things with this blog for those just joining me, some of which may be new on their journey. On the other hand, as my illness…

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Parkinson Disease Psychosis

This blog is on one of those under-reported Parkinson symptoms: psychosis. I know, I know – I said that I was going to take a break from the blog. I still intend to, and plan on doing a sort of blog rebirth. I will explain more about that later. Anyway, back to the topic at hand = Parkinson’s disease related psychosis. I mentioned, not too long ago, that with Parkinson’s disease (and…

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Myoclonus and my break from the blog

In addition to involuntary movements such as those produced by tremor, dyskinesia, or dystopia, there is another kind of involuntary movement which can be very annyoing and embarrassing. Myoclonus is a rapid twitch or uncontrolled movement, sort of a physical tic, but with really poor ability to predict or suppress it. I often have a combination of dystopia and myoclonus. My hand will rapidly…

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The trap of worrying about what other people think

I notice that I tend to obsess too much about how I appear to others. Early on, I was too worried that I wouldn’t appear “disabled enough” to avoid people’s stares and thoughts containing condemnation about my not being able to work requiring to be on disability. That concern was fueled by some normal processes of denial on my part, and by my general tendency to fall into a trap of giving to my…

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To all who subscribed to my blog through my website...

To all who subscribed to my blog through my website…

I have a new website, looks pretty much the same as before, but now no pictures on past blogs (to speed up things). If you subscribed on the sidebar of my tab on the old site, you will have to subscribe again if you want keep getting blog posts. If you already subscribed through Tumblr you are okay! If you just keep up on Twitter, the old links from Twitter and Tumblr should take you to posts…

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Enjoy the here and now

Hope you had some great holiday time. I have been invested in keeping busy with whatever I can find to give me a sense of accomplishment. Whether it is artwork, trying to make a dinner, or whatever, I have really been focusing on enjoying the “here and now” and working hard at not focusing on anything pertaining to my illness. When you have a chronic illness, that goal is not as easy as it…

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Overlooked Symptoms! Parkinson's disease is not just impaired movement

New blog post! Overlooked Symptoms of PD! Parkinson's disease is not just impaired movement

Many of the symptoms and common difficulties that can be a part of having Parkinson’s disease are often overlooked. Many people, including professionals and family members, may not be aware of these issues. Some of these issues may get under-reported due to embarrassment. Additionally, because many of these symptoms or issues are not often thought of as having an association with Parkinson’s…

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Let's modify the typical view of Parkinsons Disease!

Let’s modify the typical view of Parkinsons Disease!

Let’s talk a little today about Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) by diving into a common stereotypes that may limit identification and treatment of often overlooked secondary symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, which creates delays in diagnosis and misdiagnosis (especially in those who are not senior citizens). Imagine the following scenarios: a young early stage adult attends his first local…

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My one wild attempt, or educated guess about the cause of Parkinson's disease

My one wild attempt, or educated guess about the cause of Parkinson’s disease

I have never tried to address the cause of Parkinson’s disease. I haven’t done so because that is not the purpose of my personal blog, nor do I want to bore anybody with elaborate or crazy theories. I am also not a doctor, nor scientist. Furthermore, as those of you who know me by now are aware, I also am not affiliated with any organization, nor do I seek recognition, financial gain, and also…

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Beware, you will probably find what you are looking for!

When you or someone that you care for was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (or whatever illness that you have – that you can relate to with me), did you do an internet search? I know I did. The thing is, if you want to find hope, inspiration and helpful information to alleviate your fears…you will find it! If you want to know the bad stuff: (such as) what would, could, and/or probably…

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Dyskinesia

I am often thankful that, thus far, I don’t have a severe or debilitating case of dyskinesia (involuntary muscle movements). Actually, now that I think about it, even though my dyskinesia is not wildly flailing and strong, the impact severity would be dependent upon whether or not you would consider a lack of sleep as being something that is severe or debilitating. So I am thankful that I am not…

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Camping and Vacations

Wherever you go, you take your illnesses (and in my case, my Parkinson’s disease and obstructive sleep apnea) with you. I went camping this past weekend. It was actually a good experience – as far as factors such as: good weather, a good campsite, and a lack of annoying biting or blood-sucking bugs, etc. This camping trip was the first time I have needed electrical hookups next to my tent, in…

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Cherish the good moments!

Sorry that I haven’t written in a while. I have been trying to do things differently and keep busy. Right now, for today, or at least this moment, I am at a place of peace and serenity. I am still not in a place of denial. I can honestly say the road ahead is probably not going to be easy. Yet, I have little sadness or fear – right now. Some say that they view their illness as just an obstacle.…

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Freezing (no not the ice cold kind)

Sometimes after I over-exert myself, my Parkinson’s symptoms will act up. I was having a really bad day today physically, which includes having problems such as rigidity and very slow movements, which additionally including tremor. I decided to take some time and sit in my chair in the living room and watch some baseball on TV. I was sitting there and then after a while, the urge to urinate…

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