I found this definition of Collective Wisdom and I think it illustrates the point of this post very nicely. “Collective wisdom, also called group wisdom and co-intelligence, is shared knowledge arrived at by individuals and groups.” I went along to something that was referred to as a “Workshop” last night and I’m afraid it fellContinue reading “Collective Wisdom…”
Category Archives: Hard times
A Baker’s cyst…
I have had enough of myself at the moment! My right leg is causing me constant pain and restricting my ability to walk. Just walking around the house is painful and almost beyond me right now, let alone trying to even think of going to the gym. It’s alright for my Physio or Doctor –Continue reading “A Baker’s cyst…”
I am so over being in pain…
I wish there was someone I could complain to and get a refund on my body!! Like when you purchase an item from a store and it is faulty. Take that thing back and get your money back! Right now, I’m feeling my body is not fit for purpose. Legs are for walking on surely?Continue reading “I am so over being in pain…”
The long road back to health…
For the last 10 days I have been hit by a virus and then pneumonia and I am still recovering. Needless to say, I have not been able to go to the gym during this time. To be honest, just putting one foot in front of the other and walking from the car to aContinue reading “The long road back to health…”
The sickest I’ve been in years…
Here I am at home at the start of another week of feeling very unwell. Since last Wednesday, I have been feeling increasingly unwell. I have had headaches, sore throat, vomitting, constant nausea, chronic cough, little or no sleep, extreme fatique and so weak, I hardly have the energy for anything. I have not leftContinue reading “The sickest I’ve been in years…”
Being honest and not always positive!
I read today another PD person’s Blog about feeling less than positive and her symptoms getting on top of her for the last few days or so. She is usually a very positive person, but she is having a bad run of it at present and she was apologising for writing a less than positiveContinue reading “Being honest and not always positive!”
If you care, will you go into care?
I was reading a post by someone on a Facebook Page for people with Parkinson’s and their carers tonight. It was posted by the daughter of someone who has Parkinson’s and whose husband has become her carer. Both parents are in their 80’s. Doctors have recommended that the Mother with Parkinson’s needs to go intoContinue reading “If you care, will you go into care?”
Comparing your journey to others
I am now following two Facebook pages for people with Parkies and those that support them. The most recent one seems to have more comments by people who are struggling. Whether it is the person with the condition or those who support them, so many seem to be finding it tough. Then I read ofContinue reading “Comparing your journey to others”
Feeling so Parkies all of a sudden.,.
It’s a bright late Spring day after two days of weekend rain. My husband and I went into the city today for a walk around. My dodgy knee has been behaving itself and we have been enjoying the fresh air and getting a bit of exercise. As we usually do, we parked in the BotanicalContinue reading “Feeling so Parkies all of a sudden.,.”
The problem with doing well… a hidden disability
I have been open from almost the first day of diagnosis about my having Parkinson’s. I have shared it with my family and friends and also my colleagues at work. At first people were very sympathetic and it felt like they understood that I might be more challenged by things than previously. However, just likeContinue reading “The problem with doing well… a hidden disability”
My journey with Parkinsons 