stillkicking, this is Dave. You have the right idea. We can't worry about the things we can't do but we can be grateful for the things we can do. The things we loved to do but think we can't do them any more, well, lets think about that for a minute. We might not be able to do them as well as we used to or as fast as we used to but with some adjustments and practice we can start doing them again. Shirley Petty, a lady with PD on this web site, is a great artist. She had problems painting because of tremors in her right hand. She taught herself how to paint with her left hand. She might not paint as well as before, but she is still doing something that she loves, and with practice, I bet she will be as good as before she got PD. We can't let this PD condition prevent us from using our God given talents. God bless you.

I try not to think about PD. Sometimes I am forced to, like when my fingers or neck get stiff. I do , however, have a mild case. Those that have moderate or advanced PD, I am praying for you folks because I know it must be difficult for you to cope. God bless you all..

Often - as I feel I no longer can do things spontaneously. Always - when it is time to take my pills and being sure I have them with me. Oh! Typing is a bit of a task as well. I am grateful though that my medications are helping me and I am hopeful a cure is around the corner.

This disease is a part of me. Inside of me and for the most part I'm lucid. I cannot pretend anymore that I don't have it or that it's not there. I think about it all day because I need to to plan my day.

Like any other ailment-- eventually we all suffer from something---if you think about it constantly you will think yourself into a very dark place. Being thankful for another day and what I CAN do helps me. If I try to embroider and sew my fingers to the fabric I know it isn't my day to embroider, if I find frosting in my hair it isn't my day to frost a cake. If I stiffen up or freeze up it isn't the day to take a walk. HOWEVER- I got up this morning and was able to get out of bed- so there has to be something I can do maybe just encourage someone else on this site. (and yes there were tons of extra letters in these word that had to be edited- but it's all good)--- God bless