Hello,
I have in the last 6 months been diagnosed with PD…this as we all know is a huge shock and very frightening,
My employment is as a sales manager and my days are split between working from home or visiting my customers overseas. I travel a lot.
Last week I returned from a 2 week trip to St Louis where we have our Annual Sales Meeting. TBH, it has taken me almost a week to fully recover…
Some tips that are getting me through:
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Buy Fast Track Security ticket, especially in the school holidays
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Speedy boarding means more time for stowing luggage and getting more comfotable
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Consider and automatic hire car
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Dress sensibly, I have some Velcro boots, very easy where footwear are removed at security
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Leave plenty of time and take your time, let the journey pull you through, don’t force it
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Take plenty of water
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At the hotel, don’t accept “any” room, request a room closer to where you need to be
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There are V economical airport hotel/parking deals. Drive the day before and relax
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Ask for help, 95% of people will be happy to assist (restores my faith in people so often)
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When I have important presentations I take Betablockers…works for me
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Wear thin layers, it’s easier to control your temperature during the trip
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Take extra care on escalators/ travellators, they can stop suddenly
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Enjoy the trip if you can, it’s much easier
If anyone has any further tips, please add…I intend to keep travelling as long as I can.
Have fun,
Dave