Since being diagnosed, I’ve noticed very much that my priorities have changed. Life is still busy, as I work four days a week in a busy stressful job, plus I have been doing my intensive four week exercise programme. However, I am trying to make a conscious effort to spend more time with family. Yesterday,Continue reading “Making Memories with those I love”
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An end and a beginning
So today marks the end of my journey with my physio. For four weeks he has come to my home and put me through my paces. I have struggled and muttered at times, but I have definitely seen the difference it has made to me physically and mentally. I still have times – especially afterContinue reading “An end and a beginning”
Final week – Progress and Planning
So, this is my last week of a four week block working out with my physiotherapist. He is a hard taskmaster, but I can honestly say, I have been inspired and motivated by our sessions. It has been a challenge committing to getting up each morning early to do my exercises – especially in theContinue reading “Final week – Progress and Planning”
Parkies is taking over my life, so it doesn’t take over my life!
Does that even make sense? Let me explain. I am slowly and surely feeling a little less swallowed up by the grief of my diagnosis. I am getting on with my life, working, socialising and doing many of the things I did before my diagnosis. How am I doing that? By being proactive and focussingContinue reading “Parkies is taking over my life, so it doesn’t take over my life!”
The exercises are working!
I am now in the third week of exercises where I get up early each morning and do my set exercises and every afternoon work with my physiotherapist. It is a commitment, but I think it will be worth it in the long run! Today, I noticed something amazing! I have been consciously telling myselfContinue reading “The exercises are working!”
Feel the fear and do it anyway!
For my ‘significant’ birthdays – first my 50th and most recently my 60th – I have chosen to challenge myself and do something that is ‘cool’ but also challenges my fears. For my 50th I chose a tandem skydive – as I am scared of heights – and jumped out of a plane strapped toContinue reading “Feel the fear and do it anyway!”
Who cares for the carer?
First of all, this begs the question, what or who is a carer? A carer, by my definition is someone who cares. Someone, who often puts other’s needs before their own and sometimes to their own detriment. I’m not necessarily talking about caring in a practical hands on helping with daily tasks kind of wayContinue reading “Who cares for the carer?”
Seeking support and information
I have always found that when dealing with any difficult situation that ultimately I cannot avoid – or control – I must find ways to control and manage what I can. For me, information is the key. Learning as much as I can so that I can make informed choices and feel some element ofContinue reading “Seeking support and information”
It’s the little things
Now that I challenge my body every day to do more, I am noticing the little things are the things that bother me. I am fine with the big exercises and finding them hard, that’s natural. I’ve said before that I cried one day because I had to practice bringing my fork to my mouth.Continue reading “It’s the little things”
Learning, learning, learning
I remember when I first started a course in broadcasting. One of the teachers addressed the class and said, “I am not in the business of churning out students. I am in the business of creating life long learners!” I am drawing on that ethos now, as I become a life long learner about Parkinson’sContinue reading “Learning, learning, learning”
My journey with Parkinsons 