Hi Jason,
Yes, there are many of us out here who have both a chronic illness and PD. I was diagnosed with MS several years ago and diagnosed with PD 5 years ago. Since then I have been in and out of relapses several times of both illnesses and it is never easy. I understand that feeling on those days that it seems that getting out of bed is just too much to try to do.....but it's those days (at least for me) that it's most important that I do get out of bed. I've found for me that if I stay in bed that I end up feeling worse than if I try to muddle my way through the day. It also helps tremendously to talk with someone about the thoughts and feelings that you are having on those days........someone that has been where you are now. Loved ones are a great support to us but unless they suffer from panic attacks, they can't truly understand how terrifying just sitting up in bed can be! I don't have any profound wisdom to offer,just what has gotten me through those times. I bite little pieces of the day off at a time.......looking at the whole thing would be way too overwhelming. I tell myself that I'll just start by making myself a cup of herbal tea and I don't look past that point....after the tea, maybe I'll tell myself that I"ll turn the CD player on and listen to a favorite song.......little bites, one after the other, until the day is done. I wish you well and hope for better days for you. kathy
