slipping

[grayland]

I feel like I'm slipping. I take the meds and do the exercise but pd is pulling ahead. I have to battle apathy or is it exhaustion. You would think pd would get tired as it seems to never rest, or take a vacation. How do we battle this apathy?

[Carrigan]

So sorry you are feeling bad. My husband has these downers but usually bounces back. Take care x

[anthonyjohnrobinson]

My armor is rusty, my horse is lame and my sword is blunted. I can no longer be the knight in shinning armor ridding to the rescue but still I must fight the invincible foe, or should that be invisible foe?

I have just been out for a meal with friends, my throat seized up and I could not swallow, of cause this meant I could not take my meds. You can envisage the ever contracting series of events. A good evening spoiled? Well maybe but my friends did not make a fuss and supported me as I struggled. We actually had a laugh about it!

it is not a battle we fight, it's an inconvenience and I refuse to let such a trifle get me down for long. Some times it is hard but try not to let the Devils Puppeteer get the better of you.

Take care gentle readers, your friend in heart.

Tony

[PatV]

Apathy is part of PD, I have learned. I have to avoid downers like xanax and valerian because they exacerbate apathy. Sometimes I have to explain to people, I would be crying right now if I could

I know I'm sad, etc., but I don't "feel" it.

[RoMo in reply to PatV]

sending you hugs, Pat

[RoMo]

Are you familiar with a magazine called "Neurology Now"? It is free and it gives a voice and face to PD and many other neurological diseases. I read it cover to cover. It has many great resources.

AND it is free! online, or paper copy

neurologynow.com

[PatV in reply to RoMo]

Yes they came and filmed my PD dance class. Don't know if it appeared yet.

[2Chrissie4 in reply to RoMo]

I am afraid that "Neurology Now" is only available in the US and not in the UK. Pity realy as i would love a regular copy to read.

[Dennis in reply to RoMo]

How can one obtain a free copy of neurologynow magazine?

Thank you.

[RoMo]

The December/January issue of Neurology Now had an article "Not Just Tremor" on depression in PD. It talked also about fatigue, apathy and several other common effects.

Reading it made me feel affirmed.

[grayland in reply to RoMo]

thanks Romo