I was diagnosed Dec 10th last year. But I was pretty sure I had Pd months before then but doctors didn't agree. Insisted on chucking anti depressants at me. In a strange way i was a relief to give a name to my problems and have someone believe me. I am taking. co_cardelopa which seems to be helping, tho it took about six weeks to make any difference. I am really concerned about losing my driving licence as I feel my driving is absolutely fine. Want to hold on to my independence as long as possible..trying really hard to stay positive, hope you forum people will help me xx goodnight for now xxx Rosie
Good morning RosieCrunch and welcome, with regards to licence I have a 3 year one and have just been ok'd for fourth time. Though nothing is certain it should be a bit before potential issues. Trying to be positive is important. Not always easy as everyone on here will have moments. The meds do the work but a positive view will give a bit of motivation to get on with life as much as you can.
I'm not so strong on the advice front but there is so much support and friendly people to offer help and support you won't go wrong here as I have found so valuable after just a few weeks. There are PWP at all stages here so you should find all help and answers from forum and site
I think you should sell your username to Nestle or Cadburys sounds like a yummy choccy bar, love it. welcome try not to worry too much about driving, and live life as happy and positive as you can, it does help having a sunny outlook. Enjoy the forum xx
You will know when its time to hand in your licence beleive me if you feel you are ok and your ability to concentrate is ok %100, and you are not having shut downs as I say just be honest with yourself and you will be fine, when Iinformed the DVLA they removed 16 licences at a stroke all for heavy stuff, but allowed me to keep my car licence which I had to renew every year but as my senses became blunted by pd, I went for a driving assessment which I thought would be a doddle I had been driving since 17 so knew it all could not miss,, I failed seriously failed. and I have not driven since as I said,, you will know
