We provide education and community for people effected by Parkinson's.
                                             Are you dealing with Parkinson's ? 
                               Do you feel trapped by Parkinson's?
            After the Parkinson's diagnosis it is common to go into hiding. You start asking yourself questions like; who can I tell? Can I tell my children? Should I tell my employer? What about people in my social circle? If they know will they treat me differently? 
          With so many unanswered questions the first easy decision is to keep it to yourself. This is the first step that can eventually result in isolation. You don't know that at first but you will. As the disease progresses you start thinking that someone will notice "that you have something wrong". If you make decisions not to go out and face the world based on that fear, you become trapped. And it only gets worse as your symptoms get worse. 
             Who can you tell? The answer is simple. You can tell someone else who has Parkinson's. You may think that your lifelong friend will understand if you choose to tell her. But she won't if she does not have Parkinson's. She can sympathize but she just doesn't know the language. I'm having an "off" day doesn't convey the message to her like it does to someone with Parkinson's.  You need people in your life who DO understand. Somebody with Parkinson's.
              By the way what about the Care Partner or Care giver. Are you the sweet lady married to the Grumpy old guy with Parkinson's? And he doesn't want anyone to know? You are really trapped. You may need the Group worse than him. 
              Some people imagine a chronic illness support group is 12 people sitting around a table complaining about the horrible hand they have been dealt.  Not at our meetings. We have expert speakers and educated professionals who help us learn more about how to cope with Parkinson's. We also provide a social atmosphere that promotes "living life" in spite of Parkinson's. We even have fun.  It's a nice surprise. So don't get stuck in that chair. Start moving back into the 'living" lane of life, join a support Group. It may be just what you need. And, you may be just what THEY need. 7000 People with Parkinson's( PWP ) in Middle Tennessee 500 People with Parkinson's in Support Groups 6500 People with Parkinson's still to be helped. Come join us.

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