Who are Positively Parkinson’s and what do they do?
Positively Parkinson’s is a registered charity established to help people affected by Parkinson’s, and similar neurological conditions, to live life after diagnosis with a positive mindset.
Is it life threatening?
Being diagnosed can be life changing. BUT ’s not a death sentence, it is a hurdle that can be overcome.
Why me?
Think of your life as a journey. You can’t change the past, but you can change the future and live in the here and now. Be grateful for what you have, the support and the importance of family, real’ friends and the kinship of people who share your condition.
What are the symptoms?
Every person’s Parkinson’s symptoms is unique to them. Parkinson’s is rather like an Iceberg! Above the surface – Physical/Motor – includes tremor, muscle stiffness, slowness, stiffness, walking, balance problems. Below the surface – Mental/Cognitive – includes depression, apathy, memory, anxiety.
Wise Words to help put life back into perspective
Your diagnosis is not your fault
But how you react is your responsibility.
Simplify life
Concentrate on what is important in life.
Do the best you can
Where you are, with what you have got!
Accept the things you cannot change
Courage To Change The Things You Can,
And The Wisdom To Know The Difference
Look forward not back
You can’t change the past, but you can change the future,
And live in the here and now.
Don’t get caught up in other people’s dramas
Accept the Things You Cannot Change,
Courage to Change the Things you Can,
And the Wisdom to Know the Difference.
Belief
Whether you believe you can, or you believe you can’t,
you are right either way, so it’s better to believe you can, if you can!
Camaraderie
The kinship of a caring community who understand!