Those Dark Thoughts

[Joealt]

I hate the dark thoughts that come to me. Some mornings I have to do ten minutes of deep breathing and say my mantra in order to drive The Demons away.

[compucure]

I know exactly what you mean. I find the demons gradually creep up on me. Does the breathing help at all? Be safe. Tony - from the dark side of the moon ......

[Joealt in reply to compucure]

I do deep breathing every morning in order to clear my head, usually when I feel the Morning Shakes coming on. Try it. Lie flat on your back clasping your fingers together. Close your eyes , Inhale deeply for five seconds, then slowly exhale completely. Do this for five minutes. Deep breathing is best way to combat anxiety. It's like magic!

[kyrajamine]

please comment on these dark thoughts. I would really like to learn more. I have parkinson's.

[Joealt in reply to kyrajamine]

My Dark Thoughts usually evolve around The Doomed Feeling I've lived with every day since being diagnosed with PD. Some days I wish that it would all just end. I know that these thoughts aren't a good thing, and/but I truly believe that people with PD all share similar feelings whether they admit it or not. PD isn't a very cheerful disease.

The way I cope with this nuisance thinking is rooted in redirection of my thoughts by way of the deep breathing I've mentioned and finding something to occupy my mind in a more constructive and positive way. This blogging community has been another way to give a possitive spin to an otherwise frustrating day.

[compucure]

I find much solace in this blogging community and to be able to share and be honest. Thanx for the tips on breathing. What I find most debilitating is the fact that I miss the old me and all the things I used to be able to do if that

makes any sense. I too feel at times that I would like to call it a day.....

[kyrajamine]

thank you for all your comments.

I think I cope by going to sleep, with medication or not.

Sleeping just leave.