My name is Lorraine and I am new to this illness. I have faith that my neurologist diagnosed me after Ct and MRI and observation of other body functions.  I 've had essential tremor for 12 years and propranolol has been quite successful. Now OT has joined the tremor situation. OT is much more frustrating.

Two days after a flu shot in October suddenly my Orthostatic tremor came on.  Coincidence perhaps but worth noting.  Presently I am on chlonazepam with minor help. One dose of chlonazepam at bedtime and the other is at mid-morning. I am 79 years old (no spring chicken) but have had a happy life with a wonderful husband and three great daughters. I had breast cancer 5 years ago with no recurrance.

Looking ahead my biggest challenge is to keep interested in life around me. I realise it sounds easy to dismiss the inconvenience of OT but outside of investigating treatments for it I must be determined to enjoy what good there still exists in life. Being human  I know I will have to fight depression but I have so much to be grateful for. I can think of many devastating, terminal diseases out there so I must join the ranks of the "hopefuls".

Thank you for your diary. I feel it helped prepare myself  for a coping routine and finding other pastimes that will help me continue a useful, happy life.

Lorraine