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Can Parkinson's Effect Your Emotions? I Was Watching A Movie And For No Reason Started Crying. It Was Not A Tear Jerker.

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Charleston, SC
December 7, 2024
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

It's called Pseudobulbar effect, common in all disorders in the the parkinsonism family; probably for other reasons but definitely many Parkinson's people have it. I'm uncertain of any medications for it but I wouldn't take any. It's not a serious problem in my mind.
Teresa Baker3

December 10, 2024
MyParkinsonsTeam

Yes, Parkinson's can affect emotions. Emotional changes, such as sudden crying or laughing, can occur due to the disease's impact on brain chemistry, particularly dopamine levels. These changes may also be linked to mood disorders like depression or anxiety, which are common in Parkinson's. If this happens often, consider Show Full Answer

Yes, Parkinson's can affect emotions. Emotional changes, such as sudden crying or laughing, can occur due to the disease's impact on brain chemistry, particularly dopamine levels. These changes may also be linked to mood disorders like depression or anxiety, which are common in Parkinson's. If this happens often, consider discussing it with your doctor for better management. For more, visit url: https://www.MyParkinsonsTeam.com/resources/symp....

December 7, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I cry at commercials. Prior to PD I was very stoic. Since PD. My emotions bubble up at the mist inopportune times. I also have outbursts and get argumentative.

December 8, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I agree...I am a sucker for sad movies... AnneKristine 🩷

February 28
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Me too

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