I suppose I have always wanted to help other people through my life, but my training and experiences as a Social Worker, have made this even more important to me. As I often say to people who have similar natures and find themselves in need of support, it is often the ‘givers’ who struggle withContinue reading “Giving to others….”
Category Archives: illness
Let’s talk about the future…
There are many things that as adults we need to consider at some point in the future. Especially, as we age it is important that those that love and support us know what our wishes are. This is not an easy thing to think about or talk about, but can be very important not justContinue reading “Let’s talk about the future…”
Taking control…
I have had a couple of weeks of difficult challenges in my life, relating not only to my health, but also to my work environment. Working in a challenging and stressful role can sometimes become overwhelming. So too, with my health. There are many things that I cannot control about my health. Much as IContinue reading “Taking control…”
Parkinson’s and emotionality
I have started to watch a presentation today about Parkinson’s and emotions in the early years. I found that I could easily identify with the three people with the diagnosis who were on the panel. They talked about feelings of disbelief, denial and devastation. I know that I was expecting the diagnosis in many ways,Continue reading “Parkinson’s and emotionality”
Parkies and me and my stupid sore knee…
This Blog is supposed to be about my journey with Parkinson’s, my thoughts and feelings and strategies I use to be able to manage. It has been a very effective way of me being able to get things out of my head and process things. In that way, although I post regularly I do notContinue reading “Parkies and me and my stupid sore knee…”
Limping into depression?
It is difficult sometimes to remain positive and to move forward in life with enthusiasm. I am in a place right now where I am struggling with so many unknowns in my life. The ironic thing is that my Parkinson’s is something that I am not too focussed on most of the time, apart fromContinue reading “Limping into depression?”
I’m struggling… so today I asked for help!
As each day goes by it seems that the pain in my life gets worse. The main culprit is my knee. I have written about this before on many occasions and it does occupy far too much of my consciousness for my liking. The ironic thing is that my main ‘condition’ – Parkinson’s – isContinue reading “I’m struggling… so today I asked for help!”
Grief and Loss…
I was looking at the Facebook Page I follow the ‘Aust and NZ Parkinson’s Support Group and Chat’ and sadly there was a post from a husband whose wife with Parkinson’s (WWP) has just passed away. I offered my condolences and expressed the hope that the happy memories they shared over their lives would beContinue reading “Grief and Loss…”
New knee needed…
After just under a year, I finally seem to have a way forward for my knee. I have honestly tried to do exercises, ride my bike and go to the gym, but nothing has helped and I still have pain. Over the last two weeks I have seen the Orthopaedic Surgeon twice. The first timeContinue reading “New knee needed…”
A bit of a wobbly day…
As with all of us with Parkinson’s as part of our lives, things don’t always go smoothly. I know that I am a more emotional person these days and it can be a challenge coping with things from time to time. This week one of my work colleague’s mothers is dying and that has affectedContinue reading “A bit of a wobbly day…”
My journey with Parkinsons 