Diving into something a bit different today – dry mouth. Yep, it’s exactly what it sounds like and a pretty common sidekick for those of us with Parkinson’s, thanks to our meds. It’s that annoying feeling of your mouth being weirdly parched all the time. No, it’s not the end of the world, but it’s definitely a thing.⁠

Living with Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD) has felt like being swept into a dance I never chose, a dance where dyskinesia leads, and I must follow. This side of Parkinson's – the erratic, involuntary movements – often feels like a shadow that moves with me, unpredictable and, at times, overwhelming.