Before my deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in 2014, despite significantly increased Parkinson’s symptoms, I was overall happy and at peace with life. I also had a deep-seated conviction that DBS would change everything, including my sense of spiritual well-being. Physical happiness trumped spiritual well-being, at least at this early stage, however. It was reassuring to know that DBS offered a relatively good chance of substantially improving my daily life, if only temporarily,
Now, s...
Published on September 28, 2021 18:10