Possibilities with Parkinson’s – a Column by Dr. C

September 20, 2019September 18, 2019

Embracing the Beauty and Serenity of My Sanctuary

Columns, Possibilities with Parkinson's - a Column by Dr. C

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

Columns, Possibilities with Parkinson's - a Column by Dr. C

“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

September 6, 2019September 4, 2019

Our Idea of Fun Is Sharing Moments Together

Columns, Possibilities with Parkinson's - a Column by Dr. C

“Fun” is an F-word that doesn’t have a strong history in our home. My partner and I are from the “nose to the grindstone, make it happen, pursue the ... Read more

August 30, 2019August 27, 2019

Explaining, Not Complaining: A New Approach to Pain

Columns, Possibilities with Parkinson's - a Column by Dr. C

Pain visits me all the time now. There are multiple days when high pain levels make me nauseated. I am sick and tired of having to say how sick ... Read more

August 23, 2019September 25, 2019

Caressed by Calmness: An Extended Well-being Moment

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Wow! That was intense. I was just sitting in the “pause between” with no expectation beyond a quiet mind, allowing the moment to bloom. Suddenly, the moment transformed into this ... Read more

August 16, 2019August 13, 2019

With Parkinson’s, a Suntan Just Isn’t Worth It

Columns, Possibilities with Parkinson's - a Column by Dr. C

Betty slapped George hard. There was no response, so she dialed 911. Parkinson’s disease (PD) had forced George into early retirement. He loved basking in the sun, diving into ... Read more

August 9, 2019September 19, 2019

How I Steer My Inner Pain Conversation to a Place Where I Can Sleep

Columns, Possibilities with Parkinson's - a Column by Dr. C

Bad pain day. Trying to keep my mind distracted. Perhaps a good show is on television. Or maybe a movie. The “off” cycle will kick in within a few ... Read more

August 2, 2019July 31, 2019

Managing Chronic Pain, Part 2: Applying a Shift in Perspective

Columns, Possibilities with Parkinson's - a Column by Dr. C

Second in a series. Read part one. Pain attacks me every day, and I set aside much of my time to manage it. Chronic pain management is now a ... Read more

July 26, 2019September 4, 2019

Managing Chronic Pain, Part 1: Understanding a Shift in Perspective

Columns, Possibilities with Parkinson's - a Column by Dr. C

Pain and suffering are not the same. An internet search for “difference between pain and suffering” yields dozens of sites for writers and practitioners, like Ashley Pennewill and Ann ... Read more

July 19, 2019July 18, 2019

By Learning to Shift Perspective, We Can Change What’s Possible

Columns, Possibilities with Parkinson's - a Column by Dr. C

I hate exercise! Both my pain and fatigue increase when I exercise. These are disabling Parkinson’s disease symptoms, and both trigger the fight-or-flight response that often manifests as “the ... Read more

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