Evonne,
I agree with John, I donot think you made a mistake. A few months after PD diagnosis, I chose to be open about it with friends, family, colleagues who I interact with and my boss too. That decision decreased my anxiety. I could be myself, a bit slow or slight tremor or whatever I was experiencing that moment.

Its 5 years now after my diagnosis, my symptoms are more visible and I am dependent on meds. I recently changed my job, I did tell my boss about PD and that I am on medication, but after the interview and when he informally offered the job.

Just as John said, I donot make a big deal out of it, do not ask for any special treatment and go on with my business as usual, well a bit slow these days. it is 5 months since I started my new job and two weeks ago my boss brings me a brochure on nutritional supplements for PD which his neighbor is marketing. Thats all the talk about PD at work.

Being open and honest about PD helped a lot at work, mainly because I donot have to put up a front and i can be myself. My work keeps me active, engaged and keeps my brain functional!! Got to protect those few neurons left in there!!

Girija

girija