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Many people with living with Parkinson’s experience changes in their emotional responses to both significant events and everyday occurrences. In our first Living with Parkinson’s Meetup of 2025, the panelists discuss how Parkinson’s influences their emotions and how they manage their responses.
To learn more about the meetup panelists, contact a panelist, or register to attend the recording sessions live, visit https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/event/webinar-series-living-with-parkinsons-meetup/#panelists
Also, this year, we plan to shorten our live recordings in order to answer more of your questions. You can add them in the comments, email us at [email protected], or submit your questions here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/747d7103f042c66466557ec9ced36c55
Time Stamps:
0:12 - How does Parkinson’s impact emotions, and what can we expect?
1:11 - What is the Pseudo Bulbar Affect (PBA), and how does it relate to Parkinson’s?
1:55 - In what ways have your emotions changed since being diagnosed?
3:19 - How can we tell the difference between apathy and depression?
5:46 - Why do simple tasks like eating and showering feel overwhelming?
7:21 - What strategies help with apathy and executive function challenges?
9:30 - How do anxiety and emotional dysregulation manifest in Parkinson’s?
17:06 - How does Parkinson’s affect relationships with family and friends?
21:41 - What should people consider before taking medication for anxiety and depression?
27:05 - How can therapy and counseling help with emotional changes in Parkinson’s?
31:38 - How do we communicate emotional shifts to our loved ones?
35:05 - What impact does facial masking have on social interactions?
37:32 - Live Q&A