I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in August 2019 and was shocked. As a psychology professor and research scientist, I felt the need to learn what I could about PD and deal with it from both medical and psychological perspectives. Along the way, I have blogged about it on my Psychology Today blog as “A Scientist Grapples With Parkinson’s Disease” and annual updates. Along with my scientific mind seeking an understanding, I also met several others with PD and we share information on topics ranging from our personal fears and successes to our meds, to the newest PD research. That combination of information and support has been VERY helpful in dealing with my PD. Personally, my PD is in an interesting state with tremors mostly controlled by meds (unless I get stressed or cold) but cognitive issues showing up although it’s hard to disentangle cognitive issues from aging issues. I still have some other symptoms such as typing as my left hand can no longer keep up with my right when typing. A true challenge! I also have other symptoms such as a reduced appetite as well as bouts of exhaustion, depression and anxiety. I am 74 and recently retired from 45 years teaching psychology at CSU Dominguez Hills in LA. For the last 35+ years I taught and studied the psychological impact of technology.

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