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Thankfully I have not experienced anger; anger at the disease, my spouse/caregiver or myself. PD requires patience. I've learned to credit my wife with unlimited patience and focus on her good works rather than take my PD problems out on her.
I think it is important to learn everything you can about PD and not be embarrassed or angry about it. There is no positive benefit to anger, certainly towards your caregiver...at a time when you need love and patience most, I try to express my gratitude directly to my wife and to others who might not see her devotion. I'm proud of myself for managing anger and for accepting the fact that I am no longer the personnn I once was to my wife and children.
I am not giving up...I am learning to accept my fate. That realization counteracts potential anger. My wife makes it easier to avoid anger by not judging the decline in my capabilities or inability to carry my share of the load. I am truly blessed and hope I can continue to avoid anger; I have great faith that she will not let me down and that confidence is reassuring.
Can Parkinson's disease cause anger issues?
Yes, Parkinson's can cause anger and irritability. These behavioral changes happen for several reasons related to the disease itself, not just the emotional stress of living with a chronic condition.
Parkinson's causes a decrease in dopamine, a brain chemical that affects both Show Full Answer
That's great, Dommusso! Most of my anger is about my slowness or inability to do something right when I know how! I've always been so independent that I really have a problem depending on others for anything. Thanks for helping me clarify why I get irritable/angry. I know it just pushes others away. Working on patience!
YES!!! Lately, I have flown off the handle for no real reason to the point that my daughter has feared I will have a heart attack if I don't get past it. I keep talking myself down and use my go-to toolbox to help calm me down (hot bath, music, exercise)
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