Dealing with psychosis as a patient with Parkinson’s can be scary and confusing, especially if you aren’t quite sure what’s happening. If you are experiencing psychosis or are concerned that you may at some point, the following articles can help to understand what it is, why it occurs in Parkinson’s patients, and what you can do about it.
While it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed by Parkinson's psychosis, take heart in knowing there are steps you can take to support your mental well-being and help improve your quality of life.
Living with Parkinson’s psychosis can be a challenge, but Dr. C finds that to deal more effectively with his hallucinations, he need more rest, more patience, and more meditation.
More than half of people with Parkinson’s disease will at some point develop psychosis, a collection of symptoms in which a person has trouble distinguishing what is or isn’t real.
Psychosis symptoms can be alarming, but having the courage to discuss symptoms with your healthcare team is key to getting a confirmed diagnosis and cause, and start appropriate treatment.
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