What do you do if you're having a bad day?

“Having the strength and courage - even if it doesn’t feel like that - to seek help via counselling is such a good step. It allows you to pour out your heart, tell it how it really is and be comforted by someone who accepts and understands.”
 

“Bad days always end. Cheesy though this may sound, a new day is a new day." 
 

“Lose yourself in a good book or film. Little things keep you going.”
 

“I find that listening to podcasts about healing and relaxation helps a lot. I’m a great believer in training the mind to influence the body.”
 

"Something that has been very important for me is gaining inspiration from other people with Parkinson’s who are positive in their approach to the condition. My exercise class has introduced me to several inspirational people and I am very grateful to know them."
 

“I get up each day and yes I plan, but if it doesn’t work it doesn’t work. I have a motto, ‘It will be okay in the end’ - if it is not okay, then it is not the end.” 
 

“There will be good days and bad days, but even on bad days there will be something positive you just need to find it.”
 

“Never worry about having a moan, we all need to let off steam sometimes. Try not to be so hard on yourself.”
 

“Instead of remembering what you used to be like, think about what you could be doing now. Even if that’s just looking at the night sky, or sitting in the garden with sun on your face. Take time to enjoy these little things that most people zip past in a hurry. Be positive - it’s infectious.”
 

“Get in touch with your Parkinson’s nurse. Ours has been lovely and is always just a phone call away if we need to talk about anything.” 
 

“I keep myself going as much as I can, even if it means having my nails done or having a new haircut.” 
 

“I remember a simple technique from a counsellor I saw at the GP. She helped me get a bit of perspective around making me think of at least three things to feel good about.”