Due to my diagnosis
of Essential Tremors I am no longer able to work properly and so have been
placed on a disability benefit. Although this takes away the anxiety of looking
for work and having to continually explain why I shake the stigma remains.
Everyday
living is a challenge, I struggle to write and at times even typing can be
frustrating. Eating and drinking has to be carefully planned bathroom/toilet
activities take longer and can be embarrassing. My love for cooking has been
tempered, my wife stresses when I am using a knife. I have learnt to ask for
help which can be annoying for me due to be never having to rely on people as
much as I now have to.
All I can
do is accept my condition and do the best that I can. I improvise, overcome and
adapt to every situation I am faced with. Fortunately I have a very supportive
wife an understanding doctor.
I am sure
there are people out there with worse tremors than I have and may not have the
support that I do so I am sharing my thoughts in the hope that it helps others
or even if it reminds those that have tremors you are not alone.
Steve
Boddey
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