Me Myself and Parkinson's

11/05/2023

So, I want to apologize for the lack of posts in recent weeks. Life has just been very busy lately finishing outside projects (I'm also a painting contractor) among other things. I will be posting a new blog in the next couple of days so, stay tuned, please! 😊

10/07/2023

10/06/2023

Flying to Los Angeles today for their Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day. These events are always amazing. If there is one near you I would strongly encourage you to attend…!

10/04/2023

Let’s start this post by asking all of you a question. To those with Parkinson’s, what are the things that you do when you are having a bad symptom day? Have you found anything that is your go to “treatment”? To the care...

09/22/2023

When I started this blog, I really didn’t think it would garner much attention. I have been pleasantly surprised by the response it has gotten. I have always dreamt about being part of something greater than myself for o...

09/12/2023

For those of you with children, I know you can relate that when you find out you’re going to be a parent for the first time your mind is filled with a spectrum of emotions. From the I can’t wait to show him/her to the sc...

09/05/2023

August 26, 2015 at 38-years-old is when I received my Parkinson’s diagnosis. The days and weeks leading up to that date were the most stressful and scary days of my life. I was married at the time and had a 15-month-old ...

08/19/2023

For those who don’t know what DBS is, it is Deep Brain Stimulation. Today it is used for many purposes. For those with Parkinson’s, it assists the brain with the production of dopamine. Overly simplified, the procedure i...

08/14/2023

Living with Parkinson’s is like living with a temperamental toddler. One minute it’s happy and content. The next you’re dealing with a temper tantrum of epic proportions. How could you cut the sandwich diagonal instead o...

08/12/2023

Let me start this by saying that this blog is not intended to offer any medical or mental health diagnoses, suggestions, or advice. This is me simply sharing MY experiences, MY thoughts, and things which I have found ben...

08/11/2023

After nearly eight years to the day of being diagnosed, I have finally grown the courage to speak about Parkinson's publicly on my own blog. I have dealt with a lot of ups and downs over these eight years but I wouldn't change any of them for the world. They have made me who I am for better or worse. So, if you are interested please take a look and have a read. I appreciate you!