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=Way go Jim > [Original Message] > From: <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Date: 3/21/2005 11:02:05 PM > Subject: 25 years with PD > > Group - > > This month marks the 25th anniversary of the diagnosis of Parkinson's. I > won't try to make this pretty: It is a horrible disease. And it remains > incurable, too. The truth is I never expected to be around to "celebrate" this event. > Nonetheless I have survived and would like to share a few thoughts with you. > > First, remember that knowledge is power. Scour the Internet for information; > there's a lot of it in Cyberspace. What you learn will help you in > discussing your condition with doctors, family, and friends. > > Stay active. Mental deterioration is a real enemy. Challenge your self > every day. Keep up with current events. Stay in touch with family and friends: > THEY are your support group. > > Don't whine about how you've been cheated by life. The facts are that nearly > everyone has had some sort of problem and some of them are worse than yours. > And don't wallow in self pity. That's a negative. > > Consider being involved in experimental drug and/or surgical trials. You > never know. You could be part of the next leap forward. And remember that no > experiment is a failure as long as knowledge is obtained from it. In 1996 I was > part of a special research project from which I still derive benefits. > > Join a local support group. It's a wonderful way to meet others and to > exchange information and experiences. > > Best - > > Jim Finn (56 - 25w/PD) > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn