Living With Parkinson's Meetup: August 2024 – Anger, Irritability, and Other Mood Changes

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/davisphinneyfdn During our August 2024 meetup, the panelists discussed mood changes associated with Parkinson’s—including some ways that Parkinson’s has helped them more effectively manage their moods and their lives in general. Join us on the third Thursday of every month at 1 pm MDT by registering here: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/event/webinar-series-living-with-parkinsons-meetup To learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's please visit: https://dpf.org This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/youtubedonation 0:00 - Intro 8:12 - We thank Robynn for her participation as she steps away from the meetup 13:00 - Mood changes in Parkinson’s 17:57 - Anxiety and Parkinson’s 21:45 - The effect of hormones on symptoms 27:28 - Nuances of general mood and symptoms 33:11 - Mindfulness and meditation 36:50 - Why me? 40:36 - Sharing your diagnosis with others 43:47 - Larry’s technique for freezing 46:17 - Frustration with slow progress toward a cure 46:39 - Kevin’s published article 50:00 - Victories with Parkinson’s 53:44 - Conclusion