What Has Helped You Most?

Living with Parkinson's Daily life
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Hi everyone,

Thank you for the warm welcome to the community. I’ve been spending some time reading different discussions, and it’s clear there’s a lot of knowledge and support here.

I’m interested in learning about the everyday strategies that have made life a little easier for you or your loved one living with Parkinson’s. It could be a simple routine, a helpful tip, or something you wish you had known earlier.

Looking forward to hearing your experiences. Thanks in advance for sharing.

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Hi Believer,

Thank you for sharing.

We’re sure our lovely members will share their experiences soon. In the meantime if you’d like to talk to someone about this out helpline are always here. Please do give us a call on 0808 800 0303

All the best,
The Parkinson’s UK Moderation Team

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Thanks @GraceS

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Hi Believer,
Welcome.
I suppose it would depend on how far you are in the “process” however in any event I find exercise is the one of the best things to slow down the progression.

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Hi - exercise - sleep - diet & staying social

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I’d second exercise. Also learning to relax to counteract the anxiety that I seem to get with the condition.

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Yes anxiety can get on top - slow living - its hard to always achieve - but you have to listen to your mind & body

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Hello Believer
There are probably loads of things that I could say has helped me live and manage my Parkinson’s but of those some stay and change with me as I need.
I would agree with other replies that exercise is one element that matters most. It took me a while to find something that worked for me but have been working wirh the same trainer for 5 years now and I’m sure it made and makes a difference. The other element that has helped is to stay as positive as I can. The brsin is a powerful tool and negativity is like a virus that can spread quickly so staying positive is not easy but as far as I am concerned is more than worth the effort

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