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Has Anyone Experienced Depression After Receiving Diagnosis Of PD?

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Edmonds, WA
July 21, 2023
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hell Yeah.

July 23, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thanks for the information. I hope you and your husband continue to have many “up” days.

July 22, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I’ve read that a large majority of us go into a depressive state when we’re first diagnosed. My own “poor little me” attitude lasted about 8 months, until it finally dawned on me, as bad as it may get on certain days, I can still get around, even if at times I may need to rely on others to help. I found I have more good people in my life than I ever thought I did, and by researching, exercising (that was the hardest part for me) and changing my eating habits, I’m more mobile than I was after my initial diagnosis. PD stinks, to say the least. There’s no getting around that, and we obviously have to make some adjustments in the way we do things. But I also found this site with people who understand, and have lots of solid information to share. I think you’ll find that helps quite a bit as well.

July 21, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Go to Michael J. Fox website. Read their articles. Depression will be there.

July 21, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes,but I've had it for years I'm on an RX for it !I just try and have a positive attitude which isn't easy!

July 21, 2023

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