I used I date artist named Brendan. He was heaps of fun. He and I often joked that New Year was a strange time. And there was always someone making unreasonable demands or causing a row on New Year’s Eve, usually as the clock struck midnight. This week I myself decided to face up to … Read more
It’s that time of year when we in the Parkinson’s Community begin to talk of ‘doing something’ for World Parkinson’s Day (WPD). For the uninitiated, WPD is 11th April, which is James Parkinson’s birthday. On this most auspicious day there may be campaigns. Parkinson’s UK is urging people to ‘turn it blue’ and dress in … Read more
Kitty is back for series 2! This sees her discussing Toxic Positivity and the importance of determination.
Being sick is no joke. I may poke fun at things that have happened to me whilst living with Parkinson’s, yet I can assure you it’s no laughing matter. Having said all that, it’s also something I have to deal with. If I am to lead a somewhat normal life, still play and laugh with … Read more
I recently wrote about my neurology appointment and how I’d felt pressured into taking anti depressants. The subsequent attention was somewhat humbling. I also felt guilty in a way, as if I’d been shouting for attention. I hadn’t, but I 4 8 that it perhaps did come across as a little darker than my usual … Read more
I was at the hospital yesterday for a routine check up. You know the kind of thing. It was one of my supposed six-monthly checks, so naturally had taken eleven months to happen. The doctor was very nice and asked me all the usual questions. I walked up and down the corridor, watched carefully by … Read more
