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WDM IA
August 20, 2022
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

More drugs ? Or how do you push yourself when you don’t care ? Thanks for your reply

November 18, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

While apathy can be hard to diagnose and treat, there are ways to manage it. Some people with Alzheimer's disease feel more motivated when they take drugs called cholinesterase inhibitors, such as donepezil (Aricept), galantamine (Razadyne), or rivastigmine (Exelon). Antidepressants don't seem to help, and they may even make apathy worse.

You can also try these tips to help you or a loved one manage apathy:

Push yourself to get out and spend time with friends, even if you don't feel like going.
Do things you used to love, like going to concerts or watching movies with loved ones.
Take a music or art therapy class, which have been shown to help with apathy.
Try to exercise every day.
Break big tasks into smaller ones so that you feel a sense of accomplishment.
Reward yourself whenever you finish an activity.
Get plenty of sleep each night.
Join a support group for people with apathy.
Read more om webmd https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-apathy

November 18, 2022

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