THINKING ABOUT ME AND MY MOVEMENT DISORDER
distoweb
Probably you or any immediate family suffer from a movement disorder
(eg. any sort of dystonia, Parkinson's, Essential tremor, Muscular
dystrophy, etc..) or any of its associated symptoms. I suffer from
generalized dystonia since the 70’s and I would like to share and
think with you about some aspects from my own experience, some
negative and others positive.
Among the negatives (let’s call them 'to get improved') I have
considered the following:
1. My own symptoms: pain, lack of dexterity, spasticity, gait
problems…
2. My dependence on others ,
3. Being socially more inhibited, and
4. Missed opportunities.
In the positive area:
1. Despite the symptoms I have maintained a good mood,
2. Such an ability to select the best people, places, etc.,
3. Further development of certain individual skills, and
4. The teachings of own suffering.
The key, from my point of view, becomes our first objective, and it is
called: self-acceptance.
To go into each of the above aspects in depth with me, please visit
the video area in distoweb: www.distoweb.com.
Hugs,
Fernando.