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Posted 1/11/2008 4:38 AM (GMT 0)
My father in law was just diagnosed, and he is very depressed. I believe he is still in awe about the news.   He has already started treatmet which apparently includes an antidepressant.  How long do you think it should take before it starts kicking in? What other mood changes can be observed?
Thank you for your feedback.  And keep up the good fight
Posted 1/11/2008 5:04 AM (GMT 0)
It's shocking to know that you have PD. It's a debilitating disease and no cure.
They say that pder's are depressed. I agree because it really hard to accept this horrible disease. It's hard to face reality. There are certain things that you used to do and now you can't do it anymore..It is depressing to know your going down the hill , losing friends and sometime family.

But with the help of education, you will learn to cope to the new changes i n your life. You will know that PD is not scary as what you thought before. There's still life . and Don't stop dreaming your dreams.
Posted 1/17/2008 5:48 AM (GMT 0)

Morisj, I'm sorry to hear about your father-in-law's diagnosis. I was diagnosed in 2001. There certainly are worse things. We have to hope that all the research going on will bring some positive results and ultimately, a cure.

 

I have not started on an anti-depressant, but have many friends who are. The rate of depression is higher among folks with PD than the average person ... which is to be expected. Getting the right anti-depressant and dosage can take awhile, from what I understand. The individual should work closely with their doctor/neuro until they do get it right. Depression is a nasty animal. Don't let it rule your friend or family-member's life. It can happen ... but doesn't need to.

 

Best of luck! Your father-in-law is lucky to have someone (you) so interested in his well-being and quality of life.

Posted 2/20/2008 11:43 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Morisj  i know exactly how ya fatherinlaw feels i was dianosed in Dec 2006  was nice xmas presant and i was a totle mess for about 2 months   im  doin well  now  i figure  no use worrying it wont go away   im still working  and wont leave till they drag me away from  my job  i can still fish and ride motoer bike so im happy ill keep doing what i can while i still can ill which im sure is for long time yet so tell ya fatherinlaw  get out enjoy life  its not the end  
Posted 2/28/2008 12:28 AM (GMT 0)
Turkey,Welcome to HealingWell.Glad you are enjoying life.You are right pd won't go away.We all need to hang on,and do the best we can.Ed
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