ALL MOODY BLUES Community Group
This group is for all people, no matter what disease, disorder, or life issue that causes you moody times and needs a little support or wants to give support. Be yourself, have fun meeting new people that care and understand you. RULES- show respect, no extra drama, no bashing, keep personal info confidential , and don't give advice [ if asked ok] . problems or...
Has anyone else out there been diagnosed and are being treated for anxiety and depression? I have found that since being diagnosed with PD that I struggle more each day with both. I am currently under the care of a great Mental Health PA but have not been advised that I need actual therapy - just medications to help me control the symptoms. My anxiety level seems to stay high almost everyday. Little things like going to the store or talking to friends or family on the phone causes me to become anxious. My depression medications are working well for the most part but still have days when I feel down and out. I am on disability and stay at home all day by myself. I don't feel like getting out and leaving my safety net. The thought of going to the store or anywhere outside the house makes my stomach hurt and makes me start feeling very anxious.
Does having Parkinson's increase these feelings of anxiety and depression? My Mental Health provider knows I suffer from Parkinson's and knows that I become very anxious about things but has not changed or increased my medications in a very long time. She keeps telling me that I am maxed out on my anxiety medication and that having Parkinson's can be causing my symptoms to be more intense.
Who do I discuss my feelings of anxiousness with - my Neurologist or my Mental Health Provider?
All I know is that I am so tired of feeling "blah" all day long and won't get out and do anything or go anywhere because it causes my anxiety to flair up.
How are others out there coping with having anxiety and depression while trying to deal with Parkinson's?
Does having Parkinson's increase these feelings of anxiety and depression? My Mental Health provider knows I suffer from Parkinson's and knows that I become very anxious about things but has not changed or increased my medications in a very long time. She keeps telling me that I am maxed out on my anxiety medication and that having Parkinson's can be causing my symptoms to be more intense.
Who do I discuss my feelings of anxiousness with - my Neurologist or my Mental Health Provider?
All I know is that I am so tired of feeling "blah" all day long and won't get out and do anything or go anywhere because it causes my anxiety to flair up.
How are others out there coping with having anxiety and depression while trying to deal with Parkinson's?
I would guess that the best person to discuss the anxiety symptoms with would be your mental health provider. I really don't know much about the link between Parkinsons and anxiety.
HUGS to you. I hope your medical team can come up with better ways for you to cope.
Both anxiety and depression can be linked to Parkinson's. Symptoms of Parkinson's can increase or become worse when I become over anxious. The depression comes into play due to learning you have the disease and coping with it on a daily basis. It changes your life.