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Are Parkinson's symptoms increased with stress?
I think my symptoms are increased when I feel stressed.
We currently have visitors staying close by and the pressure I feel to think about their needs every day as well as our own seems to be making my symptoms worse.
I've noticed it also when I go for hospital visits.
Do others experience this?
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@esther589 YES! I completely understand & it makes me sad, too - I liked who I used to be & for me, that is one of the hardest parts f having PD!
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2 Reactions@windyh
I understand. I don't feel like I am the same person anymore. I try be 'in the moment' but it's hard not to grieve the loss of your former self.
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3 Reactions@goatgirl28
I wondered about that too.
YES! I find that I am stressed much more easily than before the PD & react by being irritable, which I hate. I am doing my best to avoid "stressful" situations, like visitors or traveling or prolonged exposure to people! And this, from a so-called "party-girl"! Narrows my life..........makes me sad.......................
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4 ReactionsMost definitely. I have always stressed out over everything. Did all that stress cause the PD or did the PD cause the stress?