Parkinson’s psychosis can affect how you experience reality, but recognizing symptoms early and talking openly with your care team can help guide treatment decisions.
Compassionate care:
Navigating Parkinson's psychosis
for the Parkinson’s patient
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.
Parkinson’s psychosis can include hallucinations and delusions that range from mild to deeply distressing, but help is available. Understanding the early signs and treatment options can make a meaningful difference in your quality of life and that of your care partner.
Disease progression, medication use, and cognitive decline can increase the risk of Parkinson’s psychosis, though not everyone is affected. While prevention isn’t guaranteed, staying healthy and working with a doctor may help reduce the risk.
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.