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Managing anxiety with Parkinson's disease often requires a comprehensive treatment approach. While medications can help, it's important to work closely with your healthcare team to find the right combination since anxiety symptoms can be complex in Parkinson's disease.

Common anxiety symptoms to track and discuss with your Show Full Answer

Managing anxiety with Parkinson's disease often requires a comprehensive treatment approach. While medications can help, it's important to work closely with your healthcare team to find the right combination since anxiety symptoms can be complex in Parkinson's disease.

Common anxiety symptoms to track and discuss with your doctor include:
• Nervousness or agitation
• Feeling a sense of upcoming doom
• Heart palpitations
• Rapid breathing
• Sweating
• Sleep difficulties
• Gastrointestinal issues
• Trouble focusing Beyond medication, research shows that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be particularly effective for managing anxiety in Parkinson's disease. Consider discussing these additional approaches with your healthcare provider:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Biofeedback techniques
• Lifestyle adjustments
• Stress management strategies

Since you're still experiencing anxiety despite current medications, it's important to schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider to review your treatment plan. They may need to adjust your medication dosage or consider alternative treatments.

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