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I can nit fir the life of me get rid of the fear .. the anxiety in my body so high ,
Is this Parkinsons controlling my brain ?
I’m on fire inside from the anxiety …
Yes I have therapist 2X week .. I take antidepressant Lexapro 20 … I have RX for Valium I limit my use as much as possible …
Any advise ?
I can’t get out of house indont drive because of meds …

August 22
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Members rallied around someone struggling with intense fear and anxiety related to their Parkinson's diagnosis, offering heartfelt reassurance... Read more

Members rallied around someone struggling with intense fear and anxiety related to their Parkinson's diagnosis, offering heartfelt reassurance that these emotional symptoms are a very real part of the disease. Several members shared that anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption are common PD experiences, and practical suggestions included speaking with a neurologist about medication adjustments, seeing a PD-specialized psychiatrist, and trying daily gratitude journaling. A recurring theme was the power of faith, community connection, and giving yourself grace while learning to live with Parkinson's.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Joy, he is there sweetie. He is always there. Just know everything is in his timing. It took me awhile to get there, that it's God's timing, but now I just keep praying and waiting on his timing because his timing is perfect

August 26
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I know how difficult the disease is but together we can survive and support each other anyway we can you can count on this group to be there for you please feel free to reach out anytime you need to talk
Best Wishes
Theresa Generes

August 25
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Just want to pray for you & tell you you are not alone

August 23
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

(((HUGS))) most all of us here completely understand your fear and have our all unique ways of handling our anxiety ... I believe our PD brain is very different from before diagnosis!!! Over thinking, analyzing and obsessing can be exhausting!!! First, give yourself Grace ... this is a serious life event but your true spirit can overcome the challenges with a reassuring strategy to find a new way of enjoying this life with a disability!!! For me, I am forever grateful for the slowing of my life to give me time to explore many health and well-being practices, I never gave enough time to before ... which leads to this situation unfortunately but maybe saving me from other more devastating situations based on family health history!!! Many negatives to this but many more positives can be found with relaxing contemplation!!! Like Albert mentioned, if you need to talk/chat about any little or big topics, don't hesitate to contact me!! I pray for your resolution to your fears and send many positive vibes your way!!!

August 22
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member - Some things that have worked for me; first, I started making a list daily of things I was grateful for. I can't write. so I used the note section on my phone. My first day I only had one thing. I made myself think of different things each day. After a week or so I had a list that I could look at and be thankful for. That helped me to start to understand that there were things in my life that I could thank God for.
This is not a get rich quick scheme. But it is a path to a more positive way of thinking .
Having Parkinson's is really tough having the disease without understanding that you still have things to be thankful for makes it much tougher. I hope you can find at least one thing to Smile about today.

August 26

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