Parkinson's and Moods

I wish that my hubby could do something ike Tai-Chi or yoga. Unformately, he is to the stage where all he can manage is his stationary bike on some day. However, as a caregiver, I have found that these exercise hep to reduce my stress - when I can find the time to attend the classes!

@tntredhead Thanks for letting us know what reduces stress for you. Does your husband respond to humor?

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I can also remove this blank post if you would like. @annmerc, what was it that brought you to the Parkinson's and Moods discussion?

Not often. But he was a pretty serious man prior to this The Redhead

I was recently diagnosed with Mild Parkinson Syndrome. I have been taking Citalopram 10 mg for seven weeks. Started having depression past week when I wakeup and all day. However each evening at 5 pm depression goes away. Can anyone explain why it goes away in the evenings? Thanks.

Hi @mariemarie,
I moved your message about depression getting better in the evenings to this discussion about Parkinson's and Moods. I'm also tagging
@knightkris and @johnjames to bring them into the discussion as they too experience depression. It is interesting that your mood improves late in the day. Might this have something to do with when you take your medications? Does your energy level tend to improve as the day progesses? Just some thoughts as I grasp at straws.

@mariemarie Hi Marie, This is an interesting question. I'm wondering what time of day you take the Citalopram? As I recall, you are not taking any Parkinson's meds, is that correct? You might consider calling your neurologist and see if a very low dose of PD meds (even on a trial basis) might be helpful to you, especially regarding the depression. When I started on the PD meds, I followed a Titration Schedule, where I started with a 1/2 pill once a day for a week and then gradually added another 1/2 each week until I was up to 3 full pills per day. It might be worth a try. Teresa

I take citalopram when i go to bed at night. What PD med did u go on? And why? Due to depression? I did speak to neurologist yesterday. He said i could up dose to 15 mg from 10...one and half pills. I might try that in next week or two. He said i might wait til citalopram kicks in. Are u on antidepressant s?

Hi. I take med at bedtime. Yes...i feel like my old self around 5 pm. Feel good. Then next morning...depression.