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my name is courtney an i am 23 years old. my mum was diagnosed when i was still in high school, i was about 15. at the time i didnt know what was going on, till we went to pick up her results an she sat in the car crying, being only 15 i could not yet legally drive so we sat there in silence till we got home, i rung dad to come home an later that night my yuonger brother an i were told.
i am now 23 an my brother is 19 an together we run a huge charity car cruise every year to raise money an awarness for pd.
on the 1st of december my parents an brother (my family) moved to brisbane an im still here in adelaide with my partner. after speaking to mum today as a i usially to every morning, she told me that she cant talk for long as her tremours get worse an she needs to rest an relax. she quickly told me today about her new specialist an how he wants to trial apomorphine on her, so i read up on it an realised how bad she is, its ok for me to tell my friends but for some reason i never thought about it or let it sink in, but reading about it makes me realise, an its just so hard not to be able to talk to anyone who understands or ask questions to some one going through it to.
its just a bad day i suppose, i think ill go work on my car an maybe clear my head
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Hi Courtney and welcome!
I have a son who is 20 now, and he's in much the same boat as you are, I think. He was diagnosed with ADHD much earlier than you were, though; he was only 6, and I'm so grateful to his kindergarten teacher for pointing us in the right direction so early instead of just calling him a "bad kid" like his preschool teachers. He did go through a certain amount of hell, though, because he's different from the other kids. I think he came out o.k., though.
I was diagnosed with PD in September of last year, and I think my son is still at that river in Egypt (you know; "denial"). He and I have always been very close, and I'm afraid that he thinks he might not be able to rely on me like he used to. He's kind of scared to talk about it; changes the subject or shows little interest (though that's getting better, I think). I tried to get him to go on the Parkinson's Unity Walk with us, but he wasn't up for it. Your mom must be so proud of you and your brother, organizing the car cruise and helping to raise money and awareness! You go, girl! I hope that someday my son will do the same, but I think he's too scared right now.
Keep writing and let us know how you and your mom are doing, o.k.?
Hugs,
Marian
ukelady
ho Courtney, your mom is lucky to have such a caring daughter as yourself. you can ask me any questions and i will be more that happy to answer them for you............debbie
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