Atypical Transgender Late Bloomer

I've had a curious Google experience. I keep notes, calendars, and files on Google systems. I use Google docs, a Google browser, and some Google cloud services. My neurologist tells me I have Parkinson's. So I've done some searching, made some notes, made some appointments. Then I went to Google news. Saw a compelling advertisement, starting with a man (of my age) in a dimly lit room, talking about the things I'm interested in. Even more: talking about the things I'm afraid of. The banner ad shifts, and authoritatively tells us that hallucinations and delusions can be part of Parkinson's. Finally: clarity! The ad shifts again. The text goes away, we see bright light through the shaded window, we see a spouse/caregiver looking concerned and moving in. Hey look, it's not just him! There are more caring people involved! I bet he's only thinking of himself. Also, note that about half the panel is dark space. There's mystery and monsters here. ...

This is, by theme, my Mental Health Blog. Sometimes, physical health affects mental health. Current advances in neurology make it difficult to separate exactly what's mental and what's physical. Thursday I got the word to add early Parkinson's Disease to my list of physical issues. My symptoms are beginning with cogwheel rigidity of the left hand, thank you very much. My neurologist made the call, and I think he is a rock star. This is such a pain in the ass. I am exactly at the mean age of onset. Smokers face a reduced risk of Parkinson's! I should have smoked. Mortality is 7 to 14 years, with the last three years spent in relative incapacitation. I don't mind dying, I really don't. I do mind not being able to ride a bike. I mind being dependent on the care of others. Possible a CatTrike recumbent trike will get me another year. My physical health issues include: Type 2 Insulin Dependent Diabetes High Blood Pressure Seizure Disorder Parkinson's Di...