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Moods and Parkinson's Disease

Posted by Teresa, Volunteer Mentor @hopeful33250, Jun 1, 2017

Hello @chrisj2491 @denie57 @johnjames @trouble4343 @ggopher @tntredhead @aperob @caryp43 @burgle @macbeth @knightkris @mariemarie @pjsammy

I recently received an email from the National Parkinson's Foundation regarding moods as it relates to Parkinson's. They are offering a free downloadable book regarding this topic, here is the website where you can find the publication http://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/NPF-Mood.pdf. You can also order a free paper copy of the book at http://www.parkinson.org/pd-library/books/Mood-A-Mind-Guide-to-Parkinsons-Disease. It contains some very good information regarding why people with Parkinson's have problems with moods like depression, anxiety, irritability etc. and some helpful ideas for dealing with these moods, both with medicine as well as many self-help ideas.

Perhaps many of you have tried one or more of the suggestions in this publication. If so, please share with the group. We all learn from each other when we share our experiences.

Teresa

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Parkinson's Disease Support Group.

knightkris | @knightkris | Jun 1, 2017

Thank you Tressa.
I will be ordering the hard copy of this book. Will let ypu know how it is anx how it applies to myself. What I can take away from it.

My biggest issue with PD is counseling. I onlyam able to receive a limitex amount of counseling sessions. 4 to br exact, then I need to pay. A same. Well I will ask to see what else is available.

Other than that I am experiencing severe sleep issues. Is this pary of having PD. This is what I have been told. Not sleeping, than too much sleep. Very aggravating

Thanks again

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ggopher | @ggopher | Jun 1, 2017
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@knightkris

Thank you Tressa.
I will be ordering the hard copy of this book. Will let ypu know how it is anx how it applies to myself. What I can take away from it.

My biggest issue with PD is counseling. I onlyam able to receive a limitex amount of counseling sessions. 4 to br exact, then I need to pay. A same. Well I will ask to see what else is available.

Other than that I am experiencing severe sleep issues. Is this pary of having PD. This is what I have been told. Not sleeping, than too much sleep. Very aggravating

Thanks again

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I&apos;ve had sleep problems for years. I sleep 8 hours but don&apos;t rest. Had a sleep study early this year and found out I was only getting restful sleep (in lay terms) 53% of the time. Had a mouth-thingy (another tech term) made and a follow up home sleep study

showed that supposedly fixed everything. But I still nap at least twice a day. Don&apos;t seem to be quite as sleepy quite as much but it was not a cure in my case. At least no Cpap is needed.

Steve  

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knightkris | @knightkris | Jun 1, 2017
In reply to @knightkris "Thank you Tressa. I will be ordering the hard copy of this book. Will let ypu..." + (show)
@knightkris

Thank you Tressa.
I will be ordering the hard copy of this book. Will let ypu know how it is anx how it applies to myself. What I can take away from it.

My biggest issue with PD is counseling. I onlyam able to receive a limitex amount of counseling sessions. 4 to br exact, then I need to pay. A same. Well I will ask to see what else is available.

Other than that I am experiencing severe sleep issues. Is this pary of having PD. This is what I have been told. Not sleeping, than too much sleep. Very aggravating

Thanks again

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Thanks for the information Steve.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jun 1, 2017
In reply to @knightkris "Thank you Tressa. I will be ordering the hard copy of this book. Will let ypu..." + (show)
@knightkris

Thank you Tressa.
I will be ordering the hard copy of this book. Will let ypu know how it is anx how it applies to myself. What I can take away from it.

My biggest issue with PD is counseling. I onlyam able to receive a limitex amount of counseling sessions. 4 to br exact, then I need to pay. A same. Well I will ask to see what else is available.

Other than that I am experiencing severe sleep issues. Is this pary of having PD. This is what I have been told. Not sleeping, than too much sleep. Very aggravating

Thanks again

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@ggopher Hi Steve: Thanks for sharing that information. Teresa

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jun 1, 2017
In reply to @knightkris "Thank you Tressa. I will be ordering the hard copy of this book. Will let ypu..." + (show)
@knightkris

Thank you Tressa.
I will be ordering the hard copy of this book. Will let ypu know how it is anx how it applies to myself. What I can take away from it.

My biggest issue with PD is counseling. I onlyam able to receive a limitex amount of counseling sessions. 4 to br exact, then I need to pay. A same. Well I will ask to see what else is available.

Other than that I am experiencing severe sleep issues. Is this pary of having PD. This is what I have been told. Not sleeping, than too much sleep. Very aggravating

Thanks again

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@knightkris I'm sorry to hear of your sleep problems. I hope that you are able to find a remedy.

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knightkris | @knightkris | Jun 1, 2017

Tbank you for your kind words. I shall try. My doctor is also tryong to figure this out as well.
Kris

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marie | @mariemarie | Jun 2, 2017
In reply to @knightkris "Thank you Tressa. I will be ordering the hard copy of this book. Will let ypu..." + (show)
@knightkris

Thank you Tressa.
I will be ordering the hard copy of this book. Will let ypu know how it is anx how it applies to myself. What I can take away from it.

My biggest issue with PD is counseling. I onlyam able to receive a limitex amount of counseling sessions. 4 to br exact, then I need to pay. A same. Well I will ask to see what else is available.

Other than that I am experiencing severe sleep issues. Is this pary of having PD. This is what I have been told. Not sleeping, than too much sleep. Very aggravating

Thanks again

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Steve what do u mean by mouth thingy? Thanks. Marie

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jun 2, 2017
In reply to @knightkris "Thank you Tressa. I will be ordering the hard copy of this book. Will let ypu..." + (show)
@knightkris

Thank you Tressa.
I will be ordering the hard copy of this book. Will let ypu know how it is anx how it applies to myself. What I can take away from it.

My biggest issue with PD is counseling. I onlyam able to receive a limitex amount of counseling sessions. 4 to br exact, then I need to pay. A same. Well I will ask to see what else is available.

Other than that I am experiencing severe sleep issues. Is this pary of having PD. This is what I have been told. Not sleeping, than too much sleep. Very aggravating

Thanks again

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@knightkris You mentioned that your big issue is counseling and the thought occurred to me that perhaps a support group might be a good addition to the limited counseling that is available to you from your insurance. In a support group, you find that you are not alone with your feelings of anxiety, distress, depression, etc. - and often you find help from hearing others talk of how they cope, or what they have learned. You might "Google" the term "Support Groups for Parkinson's" and see what you can find near your home. Also, NAMI has great support groups for people who deal with all types of anxiety, depression, etc. They generally have support groups for those who suffer from these problems as well as separate support groups for family members and often educational meetings. I encourage you to look for support groups such as these, you might find them very helpful. Also, you can journal about your feelings, worries, etc. Often that can shed light and give you a greater sense of peace. I wish you well as you deal with the mood issues associated with Parkinson's - as we all know, they can be tough! Teresa

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ggopher | @ggopher | Jun 2, 2017
In reply to @knightkris "Thank you Tressa. I will be ordering the hard copy of this book. Will let ypu..." + (show)
@knightkris

Thank you Tressa.
I will be ordering the hard copy of this book. Will let ypu know how it is anx how it applies to myself. What I can take away from it.

My biggest issue with PD is counseling. I onlyam able to receive a limitex amount of counseling sessions. 4 to br exact, then I need to pay. A same. Well I will ask to see what else is available.

Other than that I am experiencing severe sleep issues. Is this pary of having PD. This is what I have been told. Not sleeping, than too much sleep. Very aggravating

Thanks again

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Well, I don&apos;t know the proper name, but it is like a mouth guard that pushes the bottom jaw forward so my freight train snore is now a whisper and seems to sleep better. It is like 2 tooth-whitener trays hinged together to push the jaw forward. 

Steve  

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