Well, that’s a big word for so early in the day. I am sitting here at 5.38am reflecting on recent events in my life. A lot seems to have happened in a short timeframe. I have used the word ‘catastrophizing’ several times recently and I will try to explain what it means to me. IContinue reading “The voices in my head and avoiding ‘catastrophizing’”
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Anxiety and trusting in myself…
There are many facets to this thing called Parkinson’s – or Parkies – some of which we may be aware, some of which we may not immediately recognise as being a part of the condition. Some of the classics that people usually recognise are tremors – or shakes – freezing when trying to walk, lackContinue reading “Anxiety and trusting in myself…”
Some thoughts on travelling…
I have just loaded a podcast onto my page on Spotify. It is an interview with two members of our Parkies support group, a husband and wife who have had many adventures travelling together. From talking with them, a degree of spontaneity has always been part of how they travel, both together and individually. ThisContinue reading “Some thoughts on travelling…”
Am I an anxious person? She asks anxiously….
Today I went to see the specialist Parkinson’s Nurse that works with my Neurologist. I had requested to see her, as I had been noticing a number of things that made me think that I have progressed – or is it regressed – with my Parkinson’s. We talked about swallowing problems, excess saliva and theContinue reading “Am I an anxious person? She asks anxiously….”
Snorkeling not so sure…
So, here we are in beautiful Rarotonga just settling in for our first full day on the island. One of the things I have been especially looking forward to has been snorkelling. On previous trips we have snorkelled every day and was one of our favourite things. Today, we went for the first snorkel andContinue reading “Snorkeling not so sure…”
Going through a bit of a rough patch with my health
It has been a busy couple of weeks for myself and my husband, starting with five days in Queenstown and then shortly after returning home, a visit from my oldest brother and his wife for four days. It was wonderful to see them both and to show them our ‘new’ home that they haven’t visitedContinue reading “Going through a bit of a rough patch with my health”
Tips for travelers
We have just returned from a couple of days away in Queenstown, New Zealand. I thought I would share some of the things that we found useful. Firstly, we had originally planned to go on this trip in October 2024, but postponed it till now because of my pain and mobility issues stemming from myContinue reading “Tips for travelers”
Inside I’m smiling!
I was walking along with my husband during the weekend one day and a woman was coming towards us. I hadn’t been paying much attention to her, when as she approached us, she said, ‘Such a grumpy face for such a lovely day. Cheer up!’ As I said to my husband, ‘maybe it’s just theContinue reading “Inside I’m smiling!”
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?”
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”
My journey with Parkinsons 