Most people have problems figuring out the best
timing and dose of their Parkinson’s medications. I
am not a medical doctor, so I am not qualified or
trained to be able to help you with this problem.
Clearly, the best thing you can do is to consult with
your doctor with these type of issues.

I do want to comment on the energy behind trying
to figure out the right timing and dose of medications.
The energy behind this effort is intentional (which is good),
forceful (which can be good) and controlling (which is bad).
So what is so wrong with the energy behind control? After all,
control is what makes things happen in the world, right?

Most people we work with who have Parkinson’s have
been successful in their various jobs
because they know how to use the energy of control
effectively and efficiently. So again you are probably
wondering why is control in this case “bad”?

Controlling behavior can be bad for people with the
symptoms of Parkinson’s. Controlling
behavior  pumps out adrenaline which sustains
hormonal imbalances in the body.
If you are trying to control the timing of your medications,
every day (and even making different decisions every
hour about what do to) there is an energy of control
which is continuously present. The hormonal imbalance
in the body is continuously present, making balance an
ever present challenge for the body.

What do you do about the energy behind control?
Make it conscious, so that you come to a place where
evaluating your dose and timing become effortless
(as opposed to forced) as you listen to the needs of
your own body.

Begin with the recommendation of your doctor when it comes to timing. It may well be a little adjustment in when you take medications needs to be fine tuned depending on the needs of your body.

If you make changes to the recommendation of your doctor be sure to let them know if you are deviating from their recommendations. This will better help them understand your current situation.

I always recommend that your muscle test these
questions. They are many methods that can be used
to access the wisdom of your body, or you can simply
honor your own intuition and instincts. I use both
actually.

In summary, there is a curious tension between
the energy of “control” (which involves doing
something every day to your body) versus being
able to relax and let go. When you attempt to force
relaxation, it just doesn’t work. The body just
becomes more alert and even more adrenaline
is pumped out.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery

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