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STRESS MANAGEMENT

Questions, Answers, Resources

Pilates 4 Parkinson's strives to be a convenient resource center to help find information relevant to supporting a person with PD. Stress in general can gradually lead to other harmful health conditions. However, stress for a person with Parkinson's disease can have quick and deleterious effects on one's health. Here are common questions, answers and credible resources to help understand the effects of and management of stress. We hope that it will spur you to look for more answers and GET EDUCATED about stress management while living with Parkinson's disease.

Questions

Answers

Resources

1) Can exercise reduce stress?

2) Are there specific things I can do to cope with anxiety & stress?

3) Is there a relationship between stress, anxiety & Parkinson's?

4) Can stress accelerate progression of Parkinson's disease?

5) Can chronic stress trigger Parkinson's disease?

6) Are there simple strategies or quick ways to manage stress?

7) Does Medical Marijuana help with Parkinson's symptoms?

8) Can you take MAO inhibitors with Parkinson's disease?

YES

LIKELY

YES

POSSIBLY

CAUTION