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Can Parkinson's Effect Your Emotions? I Was Watching A Movie And For No Reason Started Crying. It Was Not A Tear Jerker.
It's called Pseudobulbar effect, common in all disorders in the the parkinsonism family; probably for other reasons but definitely many Parkinson's people have it. I'm uncertain of any medications for it but I wouldn't take any. It's not a serious problem in my mind.
Teresa Baker3
Yes, Parkinson's can affect emotions. Emotional changes, such as sudden crying or laughing, can occur due to the disease's impact on brain chemistry, particularly dopamine levels. These changes may also be linked to mood disorders like depression or anxiety, which are common in Parkinson's. If this happens often, consider Show Full Answer
I cry at commercials. Prior to PD I was very stoic. Since PD. My emotions bubble up at the mist inopportune times. I also have outbursts and get argumentative.
I agree...I am a sucker for sad movies... AnneKristine 🩷
Me too
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