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It is interesting that you should talk about people not realizing the limiting features of PD. Before I went to the Neurologist people would ask if something was wrong when they saw my hand shaking, or notice that I was moving a little slower than I used to. I just said I was tired or getting older. Now, I take my meds and almost no one sees the tremor anymore and I move around alright during the day. Now, I cannot convince people that I in fact have PD or anything that makes me a little less able than them to do things. It reminds me of when I had knee surgery (the second time). At first I was in a cast and everyone was so kind and would never doubt me if I parked in a handicapped space. Then as I went through therapy my cast came off and I was given a small brace which fit under my slacks. I was still not supposed to walk too far, however, people seeing me in the handicapped space would get very angry and cuss at me. Now I feel that sometimes maybe I sould take less meds and shake so people will realize that I am not perfect and I cannot do everything they can. Does this sound like I want pity?? I don't. I just want to be recognized for what I am and what I can realistically do. I have begun to know my limits and how I can get around some of them, and how I will never get around others. I guess since I have always been the person everyone else thought was superwoman, I thought so too. Now I know the truth, but I cannot convince them. Thanks for listening to my rantings. I enjoy all of your letters. I know that I am not alone with this 'thing' called Parkinsons Disease. Marling McReynolds [log in to unmask]