Monday, October 1, 2012
Parkinson’s puts you to the test
Parkinson’s can really put you to the test and becoming forgetful tries
the patience of all around you. It is highly frustrating not being able to do
what I once could, and the realization can suddenly bring out sharp words that
normally would not be uttered, which are not aimed at any particular
individual, but rather at the disease itself. Unfortunately anyone in the
firing line gets shot at even if not deserving. The entire scary metamorphosis
that a Parkinson’s patient goes through as the disease ravishes one’s brain and body is beyond imagination,
and terribly harsh for family and friends as they watch the person they once
loved slowly change before their very eyes. In contact with other fellow
sufferers, I know I am not alone when it comes to adjusting to new
circumstances. I realise that I can’t do what I used to, but somehow this doesn't always register, and I’m still under the impression that I can whip up
a three course meal in a flash, whereas in reality, it takes me all day just to
make one simple dish, or bake a solitary cake. It’s not a matter of being in
denial, but it’s just extremely hard to fully embrace and comprehend my lack of
ability in areas where I was once so competent.
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Yes Elaine it is terrible knowing that I can’t do this anymore and many other things. There are also things that I will never do or feel again in my life. This is sometimes very hard to deal with or describe to others. The feeling and not to talk about the understanding. On the other hand I feel that God gave me what I have so I can help others in the way I do witch gives me satisfaction and I am always thankful that I am not worse than I am as there is always someone much worse than me. For that I thank God. I wish you well and strong and happy and anything else I can wish you.
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Mordachai