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Parkinson’s Awareness

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YOPD & DATING

May 5, 2026

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2 min read

YOPD & DATING

The Real Game. No Safety Net.

Richie Pikunis
Richie Pikunis

Parkinson’s Awareness

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You Didn’t Do Anything Wrong... But It Still Hurts

Apr 22, 2026

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10 min read

You Didn’t Do Anything Wrong... But It Still Hurts

The truth about caregiving, control, and losing yourself with Parkinson’s

Richie Pikunis
Richie Pikunis

Parkinson’s Awareness

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When Parkinson’s Looks Like a Crime

Apr 22, 2026

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3 min read

When Parkinson’s Looks Like a Crime

Misread symptoms. Real consequences. A system that still hasn’t caught up.

Richie Pikunis
Richie Pikunis

Parkinson’s Awareness

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Parkinson’s Disease and Apathy:

Apr 17, 2026

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3 min read

Parkinson’s Disease and Apathy:

The Symptom People Misjudge the Most

Richie Pikunis
Richie Pikunis

Parkinson’s Awareness

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“Is levodopa causing dyskinesia and psychosis? And is it even worth taking?”

Mar 15, 2026

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4 min read

“Is levodopa causing dyskinesia and psychosis? And is it even worth taking?”

Parkinson’s forces hard bargains. Levodopa may cause problems later, but for many of us it’s still the reason we can move today.

Richie Pikunis
Richie Pikunis

Parkinson’s Awareness

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“Parkinson’s Is Serious. Laughing About It Helps.”

Mar 14, 2026

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6 min read

“Parkinson’s Is Serious. Laughing About It Helps.”

The Science and Survival Value of Humor in a Dopamine-Depleted Brain.

Richie Pikunis
Richie Pikunis

Young-Onset Parkinson’s

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A Safety Net You’re Not Allowed to Climb Out Of

Mar 7, 2026

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7 min read

A Safety Net You’re Not Allowed to Climb Out Of

Richie Pikunis
Richie Pikunis

Parkinson’s Awareness

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Why I Never Gave Up—And What a 20-Pound Dog Had to Do With It

May 21, 2025

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4 min read

Why I Never Gave Up—And What a 20-Pound Dog Had to Do With It

(Still Shaking. Still Showing Up. Still covered in more fur than dignity.)

Richie Pikunis
Richie Pikunis

Parkinson’s Awareness

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The Top 5 Things I Wish People Knew About Young-Onset Parkinson’s

May 18, 2025

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6 min read

The Top 5 Things I Wish People Knew About Young-Onset Parkinson’s

How Parkinson’s Tried to Shut Me Up—And Why I Won’t Let It.

Richie Pikunis
Richie Pikunis
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