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Poem: Believe In Me!

The poem posted called "Believe in Me" was written for me by a reader of Always A Diva Journey. They would like to keep their name anonymous to others and I respect your request. So thank you reader from all of us living with PD!
~~Always A Diva                               

Good Morning!

believe in me

                                                   Believing In Me
In order to find me I was force to lose me,
at least who i thought I was or would become,
then one day my reflection found me.
It was asking me if and what I believed.

I was shaken by this question, so much that I had no reply
as I paused I cried and this time, out of all my tears,
an answer was there waiting to be found

My reflection took me on a journey through space and time
it paused at moments when all fine, or so I thought,,,,
The moments of reflection that bothered me most, was when the inner me
was like a ghost.

Hot days and warm nights I remember oh so well
but that was before my joints began to swell
I've cursed myself and even my GOD

Before my medication causes me to nod.
My reflection had a voice faint at best
it caused me to remember, that life was filled with test.

My reflection you see could only be me
Wow I'd forgotten that my life was not just for me
So today I say thank you for all thats left to come

I ask that you forgive me for the times that I was dumb
For if I believe in GOD, I must believe in me
                                                                                     A. Friend

Just a Note!

Thank God It's Friday!
    I have been posting all week about all the things we can do about our sleeping habits for people who have PD. All these articles have been find but for me I think it's an individual experience. On a post next week, I'm going to share some tips for getting in and out of bed, turning over and some funny things that have happened to me while trying follow all these tips. Keep reading and tell your friends about it! Have a great weekend. :)
~~Lovingly Always A Diva

Tips For Getting a Good Night's Rest!

• Maintain a regular sleep schedule; get up and go to sleep the same time every day.
• Get plenty of bright light exposure, particularly natural daytime light.
• Decrease fluids several hours before bedtime.
• Go to the bathroom before getting into bed to sleep.
• Use your bed only for sleeping and intimacy with your partner.
• Set the thermostat for a slightly cool bedroom temperature for sleeping.
• Make a regular, relaxing bedtime routine a habit.
• Lie down to sleep only when sleepy.
• If you are unable to sleep after 15 minutes, get out of bed and engage in a relaxing activity like listening to music, meditation or reading until you are sleepy.
• Keep lighting and noise at comfortable levels when trying to sleep.
• Sleep as much as needed to feel refreshed, but avoid spending too much time in bed.

Article accredited to: http://www.parkinson.org

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