With Parkinson’s Disease, Some Days All I Can Do Is Wait
I had plans for a day in paradise. Crisp fall weather beckoned me outside to the garden. It was also…
Articles by Dr. C
Tracking My Experiences With Delayed Mid-stage Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s is a progressive brain disease. While symptoms and disease progression are unique to each person, knowing the…
Conscious Intent Can Mitigate the Effects of a Parkinson’s Crisis
Author and neurologist Oliver Sacks used the term “crisis” to describe the episodes when Parkinson’s symptoms flare…
Achieving a Calm State of Mind With the Gentle Observer
Finding moments of calm during the chaotic brainstorm of Parkinson’s disease is crucial to my self-management. Before…
The ‘Go, No-Go’ Effect in Parkinson’s Is More Than Restlessness
My worst Parkinson’s symptom used to be pain. Now, it’s the “go, no-go” effect, which greatly limits my…
Parkinson’s Is Sometimes a Matter of Learning How to Fail Well
During my recent time away from writing weekly columns, I was able to reflect on how often I fail at…
Relief From My Parkinson’s Symptoms Is Elusive but Attainable
I can’t lie to myself. When I’m having a bad day and feeling miserable, it’s extremely hard to shift toward…
Understanding the Transient Nature of the Parkinson’s Experience
Mornings may be broken with Parkinson’s disease, but the entire day isn’t shot. There are ugly days that land…
My Mornings Are Broken Due to Parkinson’s Disease
When Cat Stevens sang “Morning has broken,” the lyrics were referring to the rejuvenation of the sunrise. That…
My Self-management Toolkit Helps Me Steer Parkinson’s Disease
Neo, my friendly brain conversationalist who engages with Mrs. Dr. C, inquiries about the Parkinson’s disease (PD) self-management toolkit.