Dr. C’s Journey with PD – a column by Dr. C

November 15, 2019November 13, 2019

Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Parkinson’s and the Limits of Positive Thinking

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I don’t want to take away from Mad magazine’s Alfred E. Neuman or singer-songwriter Bobby McFerrin, but the idea that a pair of rose-colored “don’t worry” glasses will change ... Read more

November 8, 2019November 6, 2019

The Ruin of a Sedentary Life

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Wailing, with tears flowing, I cry out, “I feel terrible! I can’t even think straight!” My partner runs over and hugs me hard. I am lost and have nothing ... Read more

November 1, 2019October 30, 2019

Do I Deserve a Pat on the Back for My 50th Column?

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“Wow! Your 50th column. You should feel proud,” Neo exclaims over our shared breakfast ruminations. (Neo is my brain’s neocortex, which I’ve mentioned in previous columns.) “Not really,” I ... Read more

October 25, 2019October 23, 2019

Procrastination and Other Demons

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It was one of those ugly days. My Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms were maxing out. The viral infection I had picked up made it hard to breathe. My partner ... Read more

October 18, 2019October 17, 2019

Making Meaning of It All

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Wellness map in hand, I pass through the fog of conflict that is my life and agree to enter sanctuary. I surrender myself to experiences of bliss and well-being. ... Read more

October 11, 2019October 9, 2019

Letting Go Is Not ‘Forever Gone’

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“Letting go” is a constant theme with Parkinson’s disease. What used to be easy is now challenging. Gone are my days of hiking for miles or spending hours in ... Read more

October 4, 2019October 2, 2019

A Scientific Model of Sanctuary Helps Me to Overcome Resistance

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Each time I seek sanctuary, I face resistance. But fortunately, I’ve found a model of sanctuary that helps me to overcome that resistance. The other day, I watched a ... Read more

September 27, 2019September 24, 2019

Stress Can Result in Resisting Sanctuary

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BOOM! Abruptly out of bed, I’m disoriented by flashing lights reflecting on the bedroom walls. I sit on the edge of the bed and look out onto what should ... Read more

September 20, 2019September 18, 2019

Embracing the Beauty and Serenity of My Sanctuary

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Sunlight bounces its way through the swaying birches, projecting a shadow picture show on the lawn and garden shed. A light wind causes the fluttering leaves to sing in ... Read more

September 13, 2019September 14, 2019

The Role of Sanctuary in Life with Parkinson’s

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“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation,” wrote Henry David Thoreau while sitting on the edge of Walden Pond. We live in a post-9/11 world where income ... Read more