Recently diagnosed with Parkinsons' this Blog is about my personal experience with getting a diagnosis, dealing with the diagnosis and what has helped me. It is hoped that by sharing my experiences, I can encourage others to take the step to seek a diagnosis and to find a way to 'live well' with a path we did not choose, but that we must walk. I call it "Parkies" because it makes it sound a little less serious and maybe even a bit "friendly" for if I cannot avoid the association I can perhaps find a way to walk with it.
We don't hold hands anymore Parkies has left me bereft We don't hold hands anymore For I must swing my left We don't hold hands anymore As we're walking down the street We don't hold hands anymore A stroll feels incomplete We don't hold hands anymore I feel a sense of loss We don't hold hands anymore Is Parkies now the boss? We don't hold hands anymore I wonder if we might? We should hold hands evermore but hold them on the right!
I work in health and have been with the same supportive team for over 7 years. They are all aware of my diagnosis and this helps tremendously especially while I get used to the idea of my diagnosis. My parents both had Parkinsons, so I guess my odds were higher than most. View more posts
My journey with Parkinsons