When your Neurons DAnce:
The story of a doctor with parkinson's
Available as a paperback and e-book
Working in one of the busiest departments in the UK, Jonny Acheson loved his job. Fuelled by adrenaline he treated and cared for some of the sickest patients who came through the doors.
In 2016 when he was forty-one he was diagnosed with Parkinson's. A progressive neurological condition for which there is no cure.
He found it increasingly difficult to multitask in his fast paced world. the environment that he thrived in made his symptoms worse. Parkinson's challenged his professional identity as an emergency doctor and he didn't know what to do.
The book is about how he is adapting over time with support around him. How he looked to the past to help him in the present, embracing change as new doors opened.
Ultimately as a doctor practicing with Parkinson's he found a way to give back, with a condition that always takes
The last chapter discusses the need for healthcare professionals to educate, empower and equip to enable people with Parkinson's to manage their condition.
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A Powerful, Honest, and Inspiring Memoir from Both Sides of the Stethoscope
When Your Neurons Dance is a rare and courageous book - one that balances medical insight, personal vulnerability, and quiet resilience with remarkable clarity. Readers are immersed into both the professional world of medicine and the deeply personal landscape of chronic illness.. What sets this memoir apart is its unique dual perspective: Jonny is both caregiver and patient, doctor and advocate, scientist and storyteller.
His writing is unflinchingly honest yet never self-pitying.
The narrative moves with a pace that mirrors the urgency of his profession, yet pauses long enough to reflect on identity, stigma, and adaptation.
There are moments of humour, moments of frustration and - perhaps most movingly - moments of hope. Whether you're a healthcare professional, someone living with Parkinson’s, or simply a reader looking for a profoundly human story. this book delivers. A must-read for all.
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