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 Parkinson's disease coming with a list of hidden challenges, and today I want to touch on—apathy. As someone navigating this journey firsthand, I've felt the weight of apathy's silent presence, and I'm here to share my story, hoping it might shine a light for others feeling the same way.

Living with Parkinson's disease is like navigating a constantly shifting landscape. The path I've been on has taken unexpected turns, especially when it comes to managing the disease with medication. Today, I want to share a deeply personal aspect of my journey: my struggle with impulse control disorders caused by Parkinson's medications.

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.

There are 4 phases of the womens monthly cycle. During EACH of those phases women’s brains change in size by 25%. Many Women with young onset Parkinson's struggle with increases in their symptoms during different faces of their cycle.