Stuart's Journey: Part One | A Story of Diagnosis, Struggles, and Resilience

In this powerful episode of Chronically Unbalanced, we sit down with Stuart, who opens up about his long and challenging journey to a Parkinson's diagnosis. After being misdiagnosed with MS for many years, Stuart eventually learned the truth about his condition and underwent Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery at a relatively young age.

Stuart's story is not just about medical struggles—it’s also about the emotional and mental health battles he’s faced throughout his life. He shares the heartbreaking reasons he put his health on the back burner for so long, including the trauma of growing up gay in England during the AIDS epidemic and losing his partner to suicide.

This episode touches on heavy themes such as mental health, suicide, and the impact of the AIDS crisis. Please note that it may be triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available.

Join us as Stuart bravely opens up about his journey, providing an honest and raw look at living with Parkinson’s, mental health challenges, and the resilience needed to overcome it all.

Disclaimer:This episode discusses mental health, suicide, and the AIDS epidemic. Listener discretion is advised.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or needs support, please reach out to ACON or Beyond Blue.

You can find more information and support on the ACON Website. Or please contact Beyond Blue.