Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video Date: Feb 23, 2023
Sometimes I get a good feeling
I get a feeling I never never never never had before
And I just got to tell you right now
That I believe, I really do believe that
Something has got a hold on me
Oh it must be STRESS!
I’ve read and heard how as a Parkie, in order to limit some of the effects of Parkinson’s, that I must try and reduce “stress”in my life.
That, stress can heighten or increase my Parkie tics and nuances .
So therefore I must reduce stress so I may better live with this disease.
Well, good luck with that!
Stress is an every day occurrence!
Most times it is thought that stress is created by the negative things that will happen to me.
However, this is not accurate.
For even the most mundane,
the most common
of daily rituals,
can cause me to stress.
Events that I look forward to with excitement and anticipation,
can cause me stress.
My day-to-day living is all about stress and how I decide to cope with it
I stress about everything!
I stress about my ability to wipe my butt after a bowel movement.
I stress putting on my underwear and socks when I dress.
Stress
The stiffness and rigidity caused by Parkinson’s touches everything I do.
Stress
It makes me think about how I do everything in my life.
Stress
Makes me almost envy, those who don’t have to think about the little things in life.
Stress seems to rule the day.
But hold on a minute!!!
Stress forces me to live in the moment.
So much so that I must focus intently on almost every little thing I do.
Most people just put on their socks and underwear without a thought.
To me, completing that task is a moment of celebration!
those little celebrations during the day,
Well you know what?
they add up
and what do they spell ?
Seven little letters
S. U. C C E. S. S
Success!!!
Those small everyday tasks demonstrate success.
Time after time I have pushed Stress aside
that success keeps me moving forward.
It instills Confidence in me!
But wait a minute, looking back at all these minor victories,
I ask myself
“how long will this last”?
Ah Crap look what just reappeared,,,,
STRESS !
Do I sometimes give in to these negative vibes, hell yes!
I’m only human!
But by doing so,
by resting and doing nothing, well,
that in itself will create stress.
And I understand that!
STRESS is an every day occurrence in our lives,
So what can we do about it?
For me, I have tried to make a conscious decision to keep my life moving forward.
Stress or no Stress
To be involved in life, even when it seems life is doing its best to keep me down.
My own mind creating and using stress to keep me on the bench and out of the game.
A game where my Participation is vital
So vital n fact that if I don’t participate in this game,
There might not be another one to follow
This game
is my LIFE !
Are there times when I have been invited to parties, sports, activities, etc. and say to myself, “ NO I’m too tired and beat, I should pass on this event.”.
Again, my answer is yes.
However, these moments I must try to resist.
For if I want people, (friends, and family,) to be involved and interact in my life, I must be involved and interact in theirs !
It seems odd, but the more I participate in life,
the more things I will have to stress and worry about.
However, my goal is to hopefully be so engaged in my participation,
in my life,
that I won’t have the time
to stress and worry.
Wish me luck
Somethings trying to get a hold on me
it must be Anxiety
Now, Don’t even get me started on Anxiety!!!
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