Stress and Parkinson's symptoms

@esther589 That's one right there for me as well -- Cognitive issues! When I'm stressed, cognitive issues that I normally struggle with anyway - like memory - just get noticeably worse. Even symptoms such as overactive bladder get worse for me. Ugh!!

@crazy4disney
Yes, my memory and ability to think clearly is also affected. I get incredibly tired and have to sleep an extra couple of hours during the day.

@shermook
Excellent! My husb and I were just talking about stress response.

My wife/caregiver has a very short temperament and when she goes off ,several times a day, it messes me up for awhile then I try not to eratate her but I am a natural at it. I do seem to get back to my new normal but it does seem to make that, the new normal,

@esther589

When I am stressed, everything is worse. My meds wear off faster and take longer to work. I am much stiffer. Everything overwhelms me. I get so annoyed that I can't hide my stress like others. It has made me deal with stress so much faster; no more extended fights with my spouse.

@louismines
It must be very difficult for you. Perhaps your wife might benefit from either an online or local support group. Sometimes our loved ones find it difficult to cope with our condition.
It sounds like you are 'treading on eggshells'. Don't blame yourself, you have enough to deal with. Adjusting to the changes this condition brings isn't easy.
I hope I you will find the support and kindness that you need.

@nova11723
I can't hide my stress either. Maybe this is a common thing?

I know that times like this last week when I had a doctors appointment, the guy who said I have Parkinson's, and I had to wait in the hall waiting room for an hour did not help me! Wife said I should not have been upset as in my last appointment she says he took a full half hour or more with me instead of the "normal" 15 minutes. So the patients after me were late for their time with him.

As for me at this time only "meds" he has suggested is Miralax and prunes for my constipation. This and some exercises and walking daily!

I know the feeling but my general practitioner always allows his self time between appointments so he can spend time with his patients

@esther589 Sometimes stress is a rational response to reaality. And you are a different person that you were before you brought Mr. Patkinson into your life,. ayou can't do some of the things that made you you. And you have to do other things that are new andnot at all what you're accustomed to. So just try to gt acquainted with the new you and do things that make sense as you adjust to this whole new world.