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Lately when I go to any store shopping and my meds are running low I noticed that I just feel so Out Of It. I just cannot wait to get out of there and get home. This is happening a lot to me and makes me not want to go out of the house. Does anyone get the same feeling? Bean
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I have this too! I can’t stand going shopping . I buy it all online. The did some research and I read that shopping is sensory overload for us Parkies. The bright lights, the loud music, all the merchandise, people…it’s too much to process. If you need to go to the store, make a plan. Know exactly what you need to get, make a beeline there and get the heck out of the store.
I wander in circles looking for...I forgot
I've been getting overwhelmed easily. I think it's my body and mind telling me it's time to stop, reset, or change my distraction. Or rest. Good luck, and I'm praying for you.
I experience the same thing. I no longer drive. My grandson takes me to the store after about 20/30 minutes I am finished. When I get home I don’t have the energy to do much more.
One thing I have discovered this disease sucks.
@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member, It’s all a matter of priorities, is it not. Parkinson's Disease is the priority for both you and your mom right now. Sometimes it's good to be distracted. Even when I can't do much, I read my Bible and listen to my favorite music on Spotify. I also like to watch Bible believing preaching.
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