Category Archives: Mental Health

Sunshine Strikes a Chord — A #Widow of Opportunity

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Robyn Michele Levy

Woke up alone in bed. Again. Shuffled to the kitchen. Greeted “good morning” by my radiant piano. Tuned in to Bergen. He loved music and how it connects communities. The way Keys to the Streets does — a project that aims to transform … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, breast cancer, death, Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease, Mental Health, Parkinson's disease, relationships, Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease | Tagged #keys2streets, community, Fundraiser, music, piano | 1 Comment

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

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Robyn Michele Levy

Today is a brave new day in your neurodegenerative life! Your brain chemistry — probably your dopamine levels — are out of whack and causing havoc: On/Off symptoms; body trembling; sleep deprivation. Begin neurologist’s new (and improved?) medication regime. Keep track of side-effects. Resist urge … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease, humor, Mental Health, Parkinson's disease, Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease | Tagged art Parkinson's disease, artist Parkinson's disease, dopamine, medication, neurologist, Parkinson's Humor, Rain or Shine Ice Cream | 2 Comments

Lunch with Margaret Trudeau at Mental Health Event in Vancouver: Thursday, November 6

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Robyn Michele Levy

Did you know that 500,000 Canadians will not go to work today because of mental illness? This greatly impacts the people with mental health issues, their families and communities. It also hurts the bottom line of businesses. Enter The Economic … Continue reading →

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Dear Generic Medication Side-Effects

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Robyn Michele Levy

I’d rather have a side salad or a side of beef ride sidesaddle wearing a fig leaf grow sideburns sideways to my teeth oh…what I’d do for a little relief Yours Truly, Robyn’s Brain (recovering from adverse reaction to Bupropion … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease, Mental Health, Parkinson's disease, Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease | Tagged adverse reactions, art Parkinson's disease, artist Parkinson's disease, Health Canada, Most of Me, Parkinson's Humor, Robyn Michele Levy | 4 Comments

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

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Robyn Michele Levy

Today is a teary new day in your neurodegenerative life! Your brain chemistry — particularly your dopamine levels — are seriously depleted. Contact neuropsychiatrist. Maintain current medication regime. Remember you can’t do everything for everyone. Blow your nose. Rest.