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Seaside, CA

I had a good life; ran away from home at thirteen, became one of the first pro surfers (no money in it, but sponsors who paid my travel expenses and enough to survive well-enough on). The only suit I ever owned or wore was a wetsuit, and I only had a couple of 9-5 jobs, and that was to make sure my wife had health insurance while she was in grad school. I was proud of my identity--surfer, martial arts aficionado, tennis player, world traveler, volunteer, teacher, pseudo-intellectual, political… read more

June 9, 2025
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Good morning Lawrence thank you for your question I've given it considerable thought over the last hour with much head scratching and I have concluded that my answer to your question is no

June 30, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

We share the same emotions and expressions and probably have a lot more in common than you can imagine. I was an anti-war activist away on a surf trip when my draft notice came. I showed up four months late at the induction center and ended up in the Marines. Who woulda thunk?

June 9, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I was totally different I was an work acholic my hours were 6 until when ever I was a manager for Chrysler over the accounting department worked for them 30 years and retired it took Parkinson to make me appreciate life I like rocksteady boxing and made many friends who share what I'm going through I guess that's where we do have something in common

June 9, 2025
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Many MyParkinsonsTeam members have found unexpected positive outcomes from their PD journey. While the condition presents challenges, it has led some to discover new meaningful relationships and personal growth opportunities. One member found love and marriage after diagnosis, even taking a 5,000-mile road trip five years Show Full Answer

Many MyParkinsonsTeam members have found unexpected positive outcomes from their PD journey. While the condition presents challenges, it has led some to discover new meaningful relationships and personal growth opportunities. One member found love and marriage after diagnosis, even taking a 5,000-mile road trip five years later, defying initial prognosis expectations. Others have found that PD helped them:
- Develop stronger support networks
- Learn to accept help when needed
- Find new ways to stay active through exercise
- Build meaningful connections with others who understand their journey
- Discover inner strength they didn't know they had
- Gain a more positive perspective on life

The key is maintaining a positive attitude while adapting to changes, setting new goals, and embracing the support of others who understand the journey.

June 9, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

No

October 14, 2025

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