Parkinson's syndrome depresses a person's physical activity, reduces his quality of life, and destroys his personality. This is a chronic progressive disease that can develop in both old and young age. The reasons for the initiation of degenerative processes in the brain characteristic of pathology have not yet been established, so there is no absolute method for preventing the problem. Despite this, following simple principles for preventing Parkinson's disease can reduce the risk of developing the condition. The rules developed by doctors are relevant for all people without exception, and in case of hereditary predisposition, their implementation becomes mandatory.
The rules developed by doctors are relevant for all people without exception, and in case of hereditary predisposition, their implementation becomes mandatory.
Nutrition correction
The first rule of preventing Parkinson's disease is a healthy diet. People who monitor the composition of their diet, refusing potentially harmful foods, are much less likely to suffer from atherosclerosis, hypertension, vitamin deficiency, and somatic pathologies. Thanks to this, metabolic processes in their brain proceed without failures, neurons receive oxygen and nutrients, and they are protected from harmful stimuli.
Dietary recommendations for preventing Parkinson's disease:
- at least five meals a day, presented in small portions. This will saturate the body, not experience hunger, and will not provoke obesity;
- Citrus fruits and apples are a must on the menu. These fruits contain anthocyanins and flavonoids that can protect nerve cells and speed up the cleansing of tissues from toxins;
- The menu focuses on vegetables, fruits, cereals, and legumes. This will provide the body with vegetable protein, microelements, and fiber. A clogged intestine often leads to poisoning of the entire body and brain, and such products help cleanse tissues of toxins;
- restrictions are imposed on animal fats and fast carbohydrates. This will protect against high cholesterol, excess weight, diabetes;
- Compliance with the drinking regime is mandatory. An adult without health restrictions should drink 30 ml of water per 1 kg of weight per day. This will prevent the accumulation of harmful fluid in the tissues, speed up their cleansing and restoration;
- semi-finished products in the production of which food additives were used are prohibited. If possible, you should refrain from fast food, various snacks, products with dyes and preservatives;
- People already diagnosed with Parkinson's disease need a special diet. When taking Levodopa, the amount of protein in the diet is reduced, as this macronutrient reduces the effectiveness of the medication.
To prevent Parkinson's disease, the menu should focus on vegetables and fruits.
Often, modern fruits and vegetables bought in the store do not contain the amount of vitamins and minerals that they should contain by default. For this reason, for preventive purposes, it is recommended to consult a therapist so that he can select a suitable complex of microelements. This is best done based on test results in order to avoid vitamin deficiency or hypervitaminosis.
Methods for preventing Parkinson's disease
Measures to prevent the development of parkinsonism are quite simple and do not require large financial investments or waste of time, just the desire to become healthier and willpower is enough. Prevention of Parkinson's begins with lifestyle modifications, nutritional adjustments and treatment of concomitant diseases.
Lifestyle changes
This stage of prevention should begin with the normalization of the daily routine. Sufficient sleep duration is from 7.5 to 10 hours a day. It is important not only the number of hours allotted for rest, but also its quality: a person should sleep in silence and without light, at night. This gives the nervous system the opportunity to rest after a hard day, avoiding overexertion and depletion of neurotransmitters.
The second point is physical activity. It should be daily at moderate intensity or 3-4 times a week at moderate to high intensity. The choice of exercises and the severity of the load should be based on the patient’s health condition, and it is better to coordinate it with the doctor.
Walking at a fast and moderate pace, swimming, water aerobics, and Pilates have practically no contraindications - these are the best options for preventing Parkinson's. Physical exercise, especially in the fresh air, helps saturate the body with oxygen, speed up metabolism, stabilize body weight, and improve mood.
Important! You should not abuse sedatives and sleeping pills as a means of combating stress. Medicines can only be taken as prescribed by a doctor.
To prevent diseases of the nervous system, it is important to avoid exposure to stressful situations. If this fails, you should seek the help of a psychologist. This will help you learn to cope with difficulties without harming your nervous system.
Diet and diet
General recommendations for creating a diet for the prevention of Parkinson's disease do not differ from those for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
It is necessary to drink enough water: 30 ml per kg of body weight per day. General principles of nutrition for the prevention of Parkinson's disease
| Nutrients | Recommended Sources |
| Squirrels | Lean meats and fish, nuts, legumes, chicken egg whites |
| Fats | Sea fish, vegetable oils, nuts, avocados, egg yolks |
| Carbohydrates | Cereals, vegetables, fruits |
To protect the tissues of the nervous system and prevent pathologies, it is important to consume sufficient amounts of B vitamins and folic acid. This can be achieved by taking vitamin supplements; it is better to consult a therapist or treating neurologist about how to take them correctly.
The main sources of folic acid: greens, all types of lettuce, spinach, arugula, basil, green peas. B vitamins are found in cereals, whole grain bread, and red meat.
Scientific studies have shown that drinking one cup of brewed coffee daily reduces the likelihood of developing Parkinson's disease, and also mitigates the course of existing parkinsonism. But you can drink coffee for prevention only if there are no contraindications, such as hypertension. This point should also be discussed with your doctor.
Doctor consultations and treatment of concomitant diseases
If you have risk factors for the development of Parkinson's disease, you should contact a neurologist for a detailed examination to determine the presence of neurological disorders.
To prevent Parkinson's disease, it is important to take care not only of the health of the nervous system, but also of the body as a whole. It is necessary to be examined by a therapist to identify other diseases that affect metabolic processes and can provoke the development of parkinsonism. These include pathologies of the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, hypovitaminosis B, anemia and others.
Following all the recommendations of your doctor for the treatment of concomitant diseases significantly reduces the chances of developing Parkinson's disease, even in the presence of risk factors.
Measures to prevent parkinsonism are simple - a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, and timely consultation with a doctor. For all this to bear fruit, it is necessary to follow these principles constantly, throughout your life.
Regular examinations
Identifying Parkinson's disease at an early stage of its development allows us to slow down the rate of progression of degenerative processes and maintain a high quality of life for the patient for years.
Systematic medical examination is the key to timely identification of problems in the brain. Visiting a neurologist for this purpose should be regular for people with a hereditary predisposition to the pathology, and older people after 50-55 years. Annual examinations by various doctors are considered effective secondary prevention of Parkinson's disease. They help to timely detect and treat pathologies that can cause organic changes in the brain. Increased risk factors include traumatic brain injuries, inflammatory lesions of the central nervous system tissues, poisoning of the body with pesticides, medications, and carbon monoxide. An increased risk of developing Parkinson's exists in individuals with reduced functionality of cerebral vessels and tumors in the brain.
Annual examinations by various doctors are considered effective secondary prevention of the disease.
Who needs prevention of parkinsonism
Regardless of the cause of the development of Parkinson’s disease, the development mechanism is the same: the so-called “substantia nigra” is destroyed. This is an area in the brain where cells that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine are concentrated in the blood. It is involved in the regulation of muscle tone. It is the deficiency of dopamine that causes all manifestations of parkinsonism.
Based on the known causes of Parkinson's disease, we can identify people who are at higher risk of developing it, which means they should think about prevention. Risk groups include:
- People with a family history. It is known that Parkinson's is more likely to manifest itself in those whose parents or grandparents had this diagnosis. This is due to a mutation in the gene that is responsible for the production of dopamine. The altered gene is passed on from generation to generation, and due to a decrease in dopamine levels, symptoms of parkinsonism appear.
- People with chronic heavy metal and pesticide poisoning. Such substances, in addition to their direct harmful effects on the body, tend to accumulate. This leads to metabolic disorders, including in brain tissue and cells that produce dopamine. Human contact with toxic substances may be due to living conditions (a busy road near windows, a railroad, fields treated with pesticides, etc.). Another reason is a violation of safety regulations when working with such substances.
- People with diseases of the cardiovascular system. Disruption of blood flow to the brain tissues in which dopamine is produced leads to the death of these cells and a deficiency of this neurotransmitter.
- People with chronic vitamin D deficiency. In addition to its well-known role in the process of bone mineralization, vitamin D is a “protector” of our cells from the effects of oxidizing substances. With a constant lack of this substance, the process of death of nerve cells accelerates, which negatively affects the level of dopamine in the blood.
- People who have had neuroinfections. The brain or its membranes can be affected by many microorganisms (bacteria, viruses or fungi). Long-term manifestations of meningitis and encephalitis include parkinsonism.
- People with a history of traumatic brain injury. Particular attention should be paid to those who have had several such injuries. Each TBI increases the likelihood of developing neurological disorders and degenerative brain diseases, which include Parkinson's disease.
- People with brain tumors. The tumor can destroy the cells of the substantia nigra or block the blood flow to them. Even after successful tumor removal, it is necessary to regularly consult a doctor and adhere to measures to prevent Parkinson's disease, since the tumor can recur.
Important! Everyone has a risk of developing Parkinson's disease, and it increases as a person ages. After all, the physiological resources of the body in old age are depleted, pathologies of the cardiovascular system develop, and metabolism in all organ systems is disrupted. Therefore, the topic of preventing Parkinson’s disease is relevant to everyone.
Active lifestyle
Physical inactivity causes obesity, decreased vascular tone, and slowed down metabolic processes in tissues. According to statistics, people who are actively involved in sports at an amateur level have a 45% lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease than those who neglect exercise. Doctors recommend doing some kind of exercise every day, or at least six hours a week.
Types of physical activity that can prevent Parkinson's disease:
- swimming – continuously for 20-45 minutes, at least twice a week;
- intense walking with or without poles, running – 25 km per week;
- cycling with and without load - in the fresh air, not on an indoor simulator;
- body rock classes, street workout - short periods of intense training 3-5 times a week provide no less benefits than daily multi-hour training;
- climbing stairs to a level not lower than the fifth floor four times a day. Once a week it is recommended to cover this distance by running or at an accelerated pace.
Swimming with continuous exercise for 20-45 minutes, at least twice a week, can prevent illness.
The type of physical activity and the degree of load should be selected in accordance with age, gender, and general condition. It is necessary that these are intensive exercises that stimulate the work of the heart, blood vessels, and respiratory organs. Overload is also unacceptable - you cannot exhaust the body or create too uncomfortable conditions for it on a regular basis.
Drug treatment
Today, 5 types of drugs are used to treat Parkinson’s disease, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages, so a lasting effect can most often be achieved using an integrated approach. They are not able to completely defeat the disease, but they can alleviate the symptoms (and prevent new manifestations), delay the time of disability and reduce physical/mental suffering:
1. Levodopa (tablets)
- efficiency: very high;
- risk of developing fluctuations and dyskinesia: increased;
2. Dopamine receptor agonists
- efficiency: high;
- likelihood of side effects: yes.
3. MAO type B inhibitors
- first choice drugs (system-forming): yes;
- efficiency: average;
- risk of developing fluctuations and dyskinesia: reduced;
- likelihood of side effects: yes.
4. Amantadine (tablets, solution for infusion)
- drug of first choice (system-forming): yes;
- efficiency: average;
- risk of developing fluctuations and dyskinesia: reduced;
- likelihood of side effects: yes.
5. Anticholinergics
- first choice drugs (system-forming): no;
- efficiency: average;
- risk of developing fluctuations and dyskinesia: no data;
- likelihood of side effects: yes.
Treatment of patients depending on their age
1. Under 50 years old
- dopamine receptor agonists;
- monoamine oxidase inhibitors: selegiline (5 mg 1 to 2 times a day);
- amantadine (100 mg 2 to 4-5 times a day, but not more than 500 mg per day);
- anticholinergics: biperiden (from 1 mg 2 times a day to 2 mg 4 times a day, but not more than 10 mg per day), trihexyphenidyl (same dosage regimen);
- non-ergoline agonists: pramipexole (0.125 mg to 1.5 mg 3 times a day, but not more than 4.5 mg per day), piribedil (50 to 100 mg 2-3 times a day, but not more than 250 mg per day );
- ergoline agonists: bromocriptine (from 2.5 mg 3 times a day to 10 mg 4 times a day, but not more than 40 mg per day).
- Treatment begins with dopamine receptor agonists, but if they do not provide a noticeable improvement, seligine, amantadine or one of the anticholinergics are added to them in turn. The dosage regimen is similar;
- in case of pronounced cognitive impairment or progressive motor helplessness, treatment with levodopa in a minimal dosage (from 200 to 400 mg per day) is recommended, and if therapy is insufficient, a backup therapeutic regimen is used (see previous paragraph).
3. Patient over 65 years old
at this age, the risk of side effects during therapy with trihexyphenidyl (or any other anticholinergics) significantly increases, therefore these drugs can be replaced by levodopa in a minimal dosage.
4. From 70 years and older
The standard treatment regimen is levodopa in a minimal dosage, as well as drugs with prolonged action and slow release.
Features of treatment of certain groups of patients
- with severe tremor: propranolol (from 10 mg 3 times a day to 40 mg 4 times a day, but not more than 320 mg per day) or primidone (125 mg at night, it is possible to gradually increase the daily dose to 750 mg);
- with a strong kinetic component of tremor: clonazepam (0.5 mg at night to 2 mg 2 times a day) or clozapine (25 to 200 mg per day);
- with affective disorders and severe depressive symptoms: imipramine (50 to 150 mg per day), amitriptyline (25 to 150 mg per day), fluoxetine and citalopram (20 to 40 mg per day), paroxetine (10 to 20 mg per day), sertraline (50 to 100 mg per day), venlafaxine (75 to 225 mg per day), mirtazapine (7.5 to 30 mg per day).
About bad habits
According to some theories, drinking red wine in minimal amounts protects brain neurons from adverse external conditions. Abuse of drinks or other types of alcohol has an extremely negative effect on the central nervous system. Ethyl alcohol, which is contained in alcohol, promotes the destruction of nerve cells, stimulating degenerative processes, creating conditions for the development of Parkinson's disease. Persons who have already been diagnosed and drink alcohol stimulate the progression of the pathology, reducing their life expectancy.
Studies have shown that even someone who smoked and gave up cigarettes is less likely to develop a progressive chronic pathology than someone who has not tried them. This is explained by the fact that nicotine can influence the synthesis of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Such a specific positive effect of tobacco on the brain of a person already suffering from Parkinson’s has not been identified, so the product is useless as a medicine. Despite these properties of cigarettes, doctors categorically do not recommend using this bad habit as a method of preventing the condition.
Despite the beneficial properties of cigarettes against Parkinson's, doctors categorically do not recommend using the bad habit as a method of preventing the condition.
Characteristic manifestations
There are certain signs that indicate the presence of Parkinson's disease. They are divided into two groups. The first represents the main manifestations of the disease, which occur in each case (depending on the stage of the disease, the intensity of a particular manifestation may differ). The second is represented by those that may not manifest themselves in everyone and do not always indicate exactly this disease.
The main symptoms include the following.
- The appearance of problems when performing physical activity. Human muscles are no longer able to activate at the first signal from the brain. There is a delay between the desire to rise or step and the completion of this action. It is worth noting that in people with this diagnosis, handwriting and gait change, the response to stimuli decreases, facial reactions decrease, and the tone of the facial muscles disappears (emotions are practically not displayed).
- If the disease is in the process of development, then the person may be given away by the position in which he spends most of his time. In this case, the head is tilted forward, the arms are minimally bent at the elbows, do not move when taking steps, and the back is stooped.
- Tremor at rest. When an individual who does not perform any actions experiences slight trembling of the limbs. For example, your legs may shake if they don't touch the floor. As a rule, such movements with minimal amplitude have a certain rhythm, and their frequency can increase or decrease depending on whether the person is thoughtful or worried. A slightly noticeable tremor can also be observed in the corners of the mouth and on the chin. There may be a more obvious sign, namely a repeated gesture of denial or agreement made with the entire head. There may also be an internal tremor that will not be noticed from the outside; it is noted only by an individual diagnosed with Parkinson's. When a severe form of the disease occurs, this sign is absent due to the presence of muscle rigidity.
- Postural instability. This is a condition when an individual is unable to support his body with the help of his center of gravity. It manifests itself as the inability to suddenly stop or suddenly start moving. It can even lead to falls and subsequent injuries. Looking at such a person, one can note that his gait has become fading and uncertain.
Additional manifestations of the disease include:
- problems with bowel movements and urination;
- increased production of secretions from the salivary, sebaceous and sweat glands, the appearance of oily skin, as well as increased oiliness of the hair;
- the occurrence of problems with sleep (it is difficult for a person to get enough sleep, he often gets up at night, spins in bed), often caused by difficulties when trying to change the position of the body;
- at the last stage of the disease, weakness of intellect and dementia may be observed;
- psychological changes noted in the character and behavior of the patient. It could be excessive grumpiness, dissatisfaction with what is happening around, fixation on one idea, or maybe the need for solitude.
It is worth noting that a deterioration in mental health can be triggered by taking medications used to treat Parkinson’s disease.
Take medications as prescribed by your doctor
Intoxication of the body due to drug poisoning is considered one of the most dangerous risk factors for the development of Parkinson's disease. To prevent this, any medications can be taken only with the permission of the attending physician and within the dosages recommended by him.
An additional danger in terms of triggering degenerative processes in the brain is posed by certain groups of medications: hormones, antipsychotics, antiemetics. Their prolonged unreasonable use, even within therapeutic doses, can cause Parkinson's syndrome several years after completion of the course. Particular caution in this area should be exercised by women taking hormonal contraceptives or antidepressants without the permission of a specialist.
Is it possible to avoid developing the disease?
There is no preventive method that would 100% protect against the development of Parkinson's disease. This is due to the variety of causes of the disease and the actual inability to restore dead cells of the nervous system.
Prevention of Parkinson's disease is a complex process. By following all the recommendations, you can significantly reduce the risk of developing pathologies of the nervous system. In addition, all these preventive measures have a positive effect on the health of the body as a whole.
So, preventive measures are not a guarantee that the disease will not develop, but they are necessary. Timely and correct prevention helps not only to reduce the likelihood of developing Parkinson's disease, but also to alleviate the course of the disease.
Avoid contact with toxic substances
This could be unfavorable environmental conditions, work in hazardous industrial production, constant contact with pesticides or any chemicals. Individuals with an increased likelihood of developing signs of the disease, such as those with a hereditary predisposition, are advised to avoid exposure to toxins. As a last resort, care should be taken to ensure reliable protection from their influence.
Individuals with an increased likelihood of developing signs of the disease, such as those with a hereditary predisposition, are advised to avoid exposure to toxins.
Caring for patients in stages IV-V Parkinson's
A bedridden patient with Parkinson's is completely immobilized. The primary task of the caregiver is to prevent the development of urogenital and respiratory infections and to avoid the occurrence of bedsores. To do this, you should turn the patient over in bed every two hours, check the bed for wrinkles, use special medical beds and anti-decubitus mattresses. It is imperative to comply with hygienic procedures: wiping the skin with antiseptics (you can use chlorhexidine, miramistin, a weak solution of potassium permanganate), if redness appears, use baneocin. Care for the development of autonomic dysfunction also involves placing a urinary catheter and, if necessary, performing enemas.
Theory about drinking coffee
Clinical studies and statistical calculations prove the effectiveness of preventing and treating Parkinson's disease with the help of coffee. A natural drink can prevent the syndrome, slow down its development, and alleviate the patient’s condition. Its regular use in small amounts stimulates memory and activates the work of certain areas of the brain. If you are predisposed to hypertension or sudden changes in blood pressure, it is better to avoid the composition.
To prevent Parkinson's, it is enough to drink two cups of fresh, just brewed coffee a day. With the same scheme of using the drink against the background of a developed clinical picture, an improvement in the motor functions of patients is noted. This approach has only one negative point - systematic use of caffeine leads to addiction, the need to increase the dose, and chronic headaches.
The number of cases of pathology detection is steadily growing every year. For this reason, every person, regardless of gender and age, should think about preventing Parkinson's disease. Strict implementation of simple and useful recommendations throughout life reduces the likelihood of problems to a minimum and has an overall beneficial effect on the body.
Preventive diet
Particular attention should be paid to balanced nutrition.
A healthy lifestyle includes not only regular exercise, walks, good sleep, but also saturating the body with all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Nutrition should be aimed at preventing atherosclerosis and heart disease. It must be balanced so that the central nervous system is fully supplied with the necessary substances.
The principles of the diet include:
- Increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables. The diet should include as many foods as possible containing fiber and dietary fiber, which would improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
- It is necessary to limit the consumption of fatty and sweet foods. Confectionery and baked goods are prohibited.
This diet will help improve metabolism and prevent the development of a large number of diseases.
Why Parkinson's disease cannot be diagnosed before the first symptoms
— Early diagnosis of this disease is a very big problem. And the search for new diagnostic methods is one of the priorities facing researchers. Now the diagnosis is made on the basis of clinical manifestations, and they appear only when about 80% of dopaminergic neurons have already died.
Positron emission tomography (PET) of the brain can also help in making a diagnosis, but this is a rather expensive procedure and cannot be performed everywhere.
The first manifestations of the disease are different. It’s difficult for me to say which symptoms will be the first, since I don’t work with patients, but, as far as I know, the most common reason for contacting a doctor is the appearance of hand tremors and some lethargy in patients. Patients pay attention to other symptoms after their visit to the doctor, when they are asked specific questions [about the symptoms].
When might there be an effective cure for Parkinson's disease?
— Now there is great interest in cell replacement therapy, that is, the creation of a certain type of cells that will help replace lost functions. Parkinson's disease has become one of the first areas where such treatment has already reached clinical trials, testing the effectiveness and safety of the drug in humans.
Several clinical trials for treatments for Parkinson's disease have already begun. Several more should begin at the end of 2019 - beginning of 2020. Each case uses a different source of dopaminergic neurons. It should be noted that researchers in different parts of the world do not work separately, trying to get ahead of each other, but have united into a community that meets once a year and shares their results. Together they identify any difficulties, features, or new approaches. This is exactly what is needed to solve the problem as quickly as possible.
The first trials began last year in Japan, and the first patient was transplanted with [the necessary cells] in November 2021. Clinical trials have also started in China, but I don’t know what stage they are at. Also, clinical trials should begin in Sweden and the USA in the near future. I hope that Russia will join in over time.
The results of Japanese tests should be known by 2023.
Types and stages
Neurologists, depending on the age at which the patient’s first signs of the pathological process appeared, distinguish between juvenile Parkinson’s disease, a disease with early onset and with late manifestations. Based on the predominance of clinical manifestations, the following forms of parkinsonism are distinguished:
- trembling;
- trembling-rigid;
- rigid-trembling;
- akinetic-rigid;
- mixed.
According to the Hoehn and Yahr scale, the following stages of disease development are distinguished:
- zero – clinical manifestations of the disease are not determined;
- first - the symptoms of the disease are determined on one side of the body;
- second – there are bilateral symptoms without postural (static) disturbances;
- third – there are moderate signs of imbalance, the patient does not need outside help;
- fourth – pronounced disturbances in motor activity are determined, but the patient can move independently;
- fifth – the patient’s movement without assistance is impossible.
Expert opinion
Author:
Irina Gennadievna Smolentseva
Head of the Research Center for Parkinson's Disease, neurologist, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor
According to the latest WHO statistics, 1 billion people worldwide suffer from neurological pathologies. Of these, 3.5 million are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. In the period 2009–2012, there was an increase in incidence in Russia. In subsequent years, the upward trend continued. In addition, doctors talk about pathology. Parkinson's disease is considered the most common neurodegenerative disease among the Russian population.
Drug treatment is an effective treatment for Parkinson's disease. Several groups of drugs that are effective against the symptoms of the disease have been developed and are used. It is believed that in the future, a combination of symptomatic and pathogenetic agents will reduce the severity of clinical signs of the disease.
Doctors at the Yusupov Hospital develop a treatment plan for a neurodegenerative disease for each patient. All necessary factors are taken into account. Therapy is carried out in accordance with the latest European recommendations. The prescribed drugs meet quality and safety standards.
How does Parkinson's disease affect the body?
Characteristic symptoms are associated with movements. Typically problems such as:
- Stiff muscles (cramps). This happens to almost any part of the body. Doctors sometimes mistake early Parkinson's disease for arthritis.
- Slow movements. You may find that even simple tasks, such as buttoning a shirt, take much longer than usual.
- Shiver. Your hands, arms, legs, lips, jaw, or tongue tremble (shake) when you don't move them.
- Problems with walking and balance. You may notice that your arms don't swing as freely when you walk, or you can't take long steps, so you have to take small steps.
Parkinson's disease can also cause a range of other problems, from depression to bladder problems. It may take a long time before abnormal movements begin.
How does the disease affect life?
Most people with Parkinson's disease live normal or nearly normal lives, but sometimes the disease can change their lives greatly.
For some people, medications help significantly reduce symptoms, but for others, the illness is much more severe and significantly limits daily activities.
As the situation worsens, it becomes more and more difficult to perform everyday activities such as getting out of bed, driving, or going to work.
Even writing can seem like a difficult task. In later stages, it can also cause dementia.
Although Parkinson's disease can have a major impact on your life, with the right attitude and psychological (and medical) help, you can continue to enjoy life.
The support of family and friends is very important. Learning to live with Parkinson's disease means getting the support you need.
Parkinson's psychosomatics
Let’s look at what the disease is talking about in the psychosomatics table of the famous psychologist Liz Burbo.
PARKINSON'S DISEASE (PARKINSONISM).
Fear of not being able to hold onto something or someone. Fatigue from tension and control of everyone and everything that happens. Sensitivity, vulnerability, anxiety, fear.
How to change the situation?
It is worth learning to trust people and the world. Allow yourself to be yourself, accept your imperfections and mistakes. Stop comparing your achievements with the successes of other people.
Can't handle it on your own? They will help you here.
