Yes, there are lots of things you can do and you are
already helping yourself by having such a positive attitude. If you think constructively
about what you can do and how
you can avoid and solve problems, you are already giving yourself a very good
chance of coping well with Parkinson’s. This does not mean that you will feel on
top of things every day – none of us do! However, in general, you will be
looking for solutions rather than dwelling on problems. Retaining your
interests and activities (or replacing lost ones with something new), learning
to maintain a good posture and doing suitable exercises and eating sensibly are
all things that only you can do. Many people are also helped by gathering
information about Parkinson’s and its treatment, so that they understand better
what is happening to them and how things work. Finally, you can continue as you
have started by being willing to ask questions and so being really involved in
planning your own care. There are also some commercially published books by
people with Parkinson’s that promote a positive attitude.
