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I'm discovering different personality traits between going to bed at night and waking in the mornings

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Odenville, AL
July 20
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Hi Jombo That is the fluctuation of the medication it is the motor _and motor systems it can happen at any time of the day after a while you will see some sort of a pattern and you will be able to tell what time it is going to happen like some people could have it in the morning and others at night now mine is at night I have for about 1 hour or more mine starts down the left side a tremor most annoying but I don't have any tremor in my hands all day and at night I have the dystonia in the left leg.so thats what it is hope this helps.all the best
Therese Byrne ☘️ 🇮🇪

July 20
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Are you noticing shifts in your mood, behavior, or personality at different times of day with Parkinson's?

This is actually more common than you might think. Parkinson's can cause both motor and non-motor symptoms — including behavioral and personality changes — that fluctuate throughout the day. These shifts can be linked Show Full Answer

Are you noticing shifts in your mood, behavior, or personality at different times of day with Parkinson's?

This is actually more common than you might think. Parkinson's can cause both motor and non-motor symptoms — including behavioral and personality changes — that fluctuate throughout the day. These shifts can be linked to your medication cycles, known as "on" and "off" periods. During "off" periods (when medication is wearing off), some people experience:

- Increased irritability or frustration
- Apathy or low motivation
- Anxiety or low mood
- Difficulty focusing

During "on" periods, energy and mood can feel much more balanced or even elevated. Many MyParkinsonsTeam members have noticed they feel worse at certain times and better at others — some feel sharper in the morning, others in the afternoon or evening.

Tracking when these personality shifts happen relative to your medication schedule could be really valuable information to share with your neurologist. They may be able to adjust your medication timing to help smooth things out.

July 20
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thanks Jimbo 👍

July 20
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you and good luck with your journey 👍

July 20

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