1/6 How to live a happy life with Parkinson’s

Live in the now, try not to look too far into the future.

Always have something in the diary that excites you.

Music makes you happy, don’t live in a silent house where you can brood.

Dance, even if you haven’t danced for years

2/6 Keep busy .. but don’t feel guilty about having the odd sofa day

Stay sociable. If your friends don’t ring you, ring them and arrange to see them on a regular basis.

Get up
Dress up
Show up
NEVER
Give up

Don’t mourn what you can’t do, celebrate what you can.

3/6 Say yes to invitations, even if you’re feeling rubbish.

Exercise makes you feel good, even if you can only manage to get to the corner shop. DO IT!

Stretch - every morning

Eat well, try not to skip meals when you’re shaky. Food is brain fuel.

4/6 Hydrate.. Water makes up about 73 percent of the human brain and helps make hormones and neurotransmitters.

Talk to other people with Parkinson’s online .. it’s a really supportive community. Their experience can help your experience.

5/6.Build a support team around you. People you can trust. Friends, neighbours, fitness instructor, your neuro doctor, your chemist. Team you

Only tell people about your Parkinson’s when you’re ready. Other peoples feelings of grief can be as hard as getting a diagnosis.

6/6 Remember, people with Parkinson’s do amazing things. Do something amazing x