In my last post I talked about the pain I experienced overnight that kept me awake and basically meant that I had to get up at 5am as I couldn’t sleep with the pain. I have had a few pain issues at night from time to time but haven’t really thought too much about itContinue reading “Ask for help when it’s needed”
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Oh what a pain Parkies can be!
There are many symptoms of Parkinson’s to contend with along the way, but I think that pain is the main issue for me at times. I have had a diagnosis of arthritis for many years now and have had four finger joint replacements. At the moment, I am awaiting knee surgery for a full kneeContinue reading “Oh what a pain Parkies can be!”
What is more important. The support act or the main event?
My husband and I are right now at ‘The Corrs’ concert on a beautiful Summers evening. In between support acts and waiting for the ‘main event’. It got me thinking. What is more important? The support acts or the main event? Some would say the main event, all day long! But I am not soContinue reading “What is more important. The support act or the main event?”
Does Parkies accentuate existing anxieties?
As any of you who follow this Blog will know, I have stated that I have always been a ‘words person’ rather than a ‘numbers person’. I often say that there is a good reason I am a Social Worker and not an Accountant and that is because I have never got on with numbers.Continue reading “Does Parkies accentuate existing anxieties?”
Lost for words…
My words are important to me. I have always had a love of words. Of poetry. Of poets and for me I have also always loved William Shakespeare. I like many types of poetry, especially those that tell a story like Pam Ayres’ work. My particular favourite – which I always wanted to read toContinue reading “Lost for words…”
Parkinson’s has changed my life… a time to reflect
Life is as busy as usual and sometimes it is a good idea to sit back and reflect quietly on my own when the opportunity presents itself. I have always tried to practice ‘self-care’ in my working life as a Social Worker and have various ways that I do that. I have mentored students beforeContinue reading “Parkinson’s has changed my life… a time to reflect”
Not feeling particularly good right now
There are two dates in my life that I very much struggle with these days. One is 4/10 – the date on which my eldest son Adam passed away in 2020. The other is 3/11 – the date of his birthday. He would have been 42 years of age this Friday. I am finding itContinue reading “Not feeling particularly good right now”
Through others’ eyes…
For some reason when I am going about my daily life, I have words and sometimes quotes just pop into my head. I don’t know why, but that’s just the way it is. The same with my poems. I often have a poem start to form in my head just randomly and I have toContinue reading “Through others’ eyes…”
Feeling grateful
Today we are in our favourite place Kaikoura. A place that has had a place in our hearts since we first met. A place of many beautiful memories. A place to come to rejuvenate body and soul. This trip has been a bit different from our normal pattern in this place. We are staying inContinue reading “Feeling grateful”
Update re infection risk concerns….
I am feeling so supported at my work today. I had a meeting with my boss and explained the situation to her about my concerns re infection risk. She listened and was very supportive and agreed I need to minimise risk especially leading up to my operation. I have asked if I can arrange withContinue reading “Update re infection risk concerns….”
My journey with Parkinsons 