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Gloucester Point, VA
January 26, 2025
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Many community members connected over the relatable experience of 'zoning out' or freezing in place, sharing that this is a recognized symptom... Read more

Many community members connected over the relatable experience of 'zoning out' or freezing in place, sharing that this is a recognized symptom of Parkinson's disease (PD) confirmed by neurologists. Several members described funny and touching ways of coping, including a spouse's gentle humor about dopamine, playing charades during conversations, and reminding themselves that whatever was forgotten probably wasn't that important. A recurring theme was finding lightness and community support in these shared struggles, with members encouraging one another to hang in there and keep a sense of humor.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I do it all the dang time but as soon as I can l throw my arms into the air and yell out 'Nailed it!!!'.
I often stand stuck in place.... Oil... anyone???
As for conversation, every single person gets to play charades so then we all get to be a part of the story ๐Ÿ˜„
Then I sometimes I ask where I was in this story or we can always circle back ๐Ÿ˜œ
Fortunately I have no issues with the dog...she tells me when she wants out, when she wants to eat, if she is cold so or wants to go to bed.. plus she's easy to talk to ๐Ÿ˜‰

January 28, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

If I don't remember I don't need it! At least until I remember what it was ๐Ÿ˜

January 26, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes I find people laugh at me. I thought I would get it sorted but alas it carried on when I started secondary school and indeed to this day.

January 27, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Sounds like me, go into the kitchen and don't know what I went in there for. Don't know if it is age or PD! Anyway I. usually say to myself it wasn't that important.

January 26, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes or sitting staring into space

January 26, 2025

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