Apathy is too common! Just being aware helped me. Now, when I don't want to do something, I acknowledge that and try to do it anyway. The hardest thing is to start my exercise regimen--I try to do 2 days in a row, then a day off, then repeat--once I get going, it's easier. What I do is tell myself the night before that I will get up and I will do my routine. Then when I get up, I almost immediately get on my elliptical trainer and do 35-40 minutes. I watch music videos--the beat helps me keep going.

apathy also comes with depression that also comes with PD. It is a hard fight but keeping very active with body and mind and most of all "attitutde" keeps you going. wake up and thank God u r here. Attitude og gratitude. Every day make a gratitude list - things u have that are good and that u are thankful for. The mind tells u how u will feel. God;s blessings to you Peggy!

Since my original message I've been telling a few more people at work and have gotten nothing but support. As one person said today "I have a family at work and they will support me". Glad I told her.

I am happy that you have a drive and are positive and want to keep going as long as u can. that is so important. don't worry - it takes away you energy. God's blessings to you.

I do find it a problem especially at work, to the point I've been thinking I want to get an ADA accommodation. It's incredible frustrating that I can't handl the workload I used to. My counselor is always reminding me I do more than most people. It's hard because only a handful of people I work with know about my parkinsons and I don't want to use that as an excuse for not being able to do my job. I have a great reputation and I'm so afraid that I'm going to lose it when I can continue to perform at the level I used to. I really love my job and don't want to have to stop working. My boss is supportive of my getting an assistant but I'm just not ready to give in to that yet. Thanks for letting me vent, I have so few people I can talk to.