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Dear “Beck Depression Inventory” Questionnaire

You are depressing.

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Merry Medicated Christmas! Love Robyn’s Brain

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Brave Bev Ribaudo Prepares for Deep Brain Stimulation

Last week, I heard it through the Tweet-vine, that my funny friend Bev Ribaudo (who also has early onset Parkinson’s disease) was getting DBS: Deep brain stimulation. I won’t go into all the gory details, mostly because just thinking about … Continue reading

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Big Apple Adventures Presents My “Vagina” Dialogue With Bestselling Author Naomi Wolf

Last week, I attended the Jewish Book Council Network’s “Meet the Author” event — described by The New York Times as “a combination of ‘The Gong Show’ and speed-dating.” And that it was!  In alphabetical order, we writers rushed to … Continue reading

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Today’s Big Pharma Forecast For Robyn Michele Levy’s Brain

New prescription on the horizon. Good chance of smoothing out energy fluctuations caused by other medications. Slight chance of serious side-effects. Do not use heavy machinery or leitmotif while taking this drug.

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Middle-Aged Brain Seeks Dopamine Neurotransmitters For Long Term Relationship

I’m willing to live in synapse. Are you?

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Robyn’s Brain Gets In The Game!

Come on down! You’re the next contestant on The Prescription Is Right! Robyn, go ahead and spin the the wheel! Get as close as you can to a good night’s sleep without having adverse side-effects such as dry mouth, constipation … Continue reading

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Dear Brain

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties. Your patience is appreciated while we settle into your new medication regime. Kindly snuggle up with a cozy blanket and a few good books. Don’t forget to breathe. Yours Sincerely, Executive Director of Synaptic … Continue reading

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The Parkinson Princess and the Pee: Part 6

The Parkinson Princess woke up that morning with a pounding headache. Massaging her temples, she recited her favourite morning mantra: “Some days I feel like a flower, I like those days the most, Some days I start to sour and … Continue reading

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The Parkinson Princess and the Pee: Part 5

As usual, the Parkinson Princess woke up in the middle of the night to pee. She shuffled to the bathroom and then, before returning to bed, she gazed at herself in the mirror. Her dream had seemed so real, that … Continue reading

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