"Fits of Anguish" Any suggestions for depression?

MaxMaxMax

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Joined : Jun 2018

Posts : 9

Posted 1/20/2022 2:07 AM (GMT 0)

Hello,

My mother is 90 years old. She was diagnosed with PD last year. She does relatively well but sometimes has what she calls "fits of anguish" and she starts crying uncontrollably. I feel very badly for her and wonder if anyone has experienced this and has any suggestions. She is very against trying anti-depressants.

Thanks for your help!
Max

lizzy4451

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Joined : Jun 2005

Posts : 476

Posted 1/26/2022 3:13 AM (GMT 0)

Max, Welcome back to Healing Well.

I have no medical training ... just have Parkinson's. I think that it sounds like depression.

Depression is a tough one. First the person has to admit they need help. Different medications work better for one person and not another. Also tweaking the dosage can take awhile. All this for someone who doesn't want to take an anti-depressant anyway.

I would give her doc a call. They may not be able to talk to you, but perhaps you know someone with the Power of Attorney, etc.

Best of luck,
lizzy4451

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