[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Being a care partner to someone with Parkinson’s chances are you will encounter conflicting emotions and thoughts? Any of these emotions can certainly have a significant consequence on a person’s emotional well being, symptoms of depression is not uncommon. With the additional responsibility connected with proper care might become more if there are monetary challenges, the anxiety may become overwhelming.

The outcomes involving this could be modest depression symptoms which can have an adverse effect on the care-partners immune system making them more susceptible to developing significant health difficulties. The warning signs of feeling “blue”, despair  or all alone, sleeping problems and loss of energy are classic. This might lead to cerebral vascular events (strokes), cardiovascular disease and cancer, which leads to an inability to function physically. I have had a number of my clients care-partner experience these health issues. Pay attention to your body if you become stressed and depressed then you have an elevated likelihood of becoming sick.

The care-partners emotional wellbeing is extremely important in maintaining the security along with integrity of the relationship to the care-partner, loved one with Parkinson’s. This is an exercise in understanding and discovering to become resilience and coping with stress and acknowledgement of your purpose and the disease. As Parkinson’s is a chronic progressive disease the purpose of the care-partner goes through transformations as does the levels of stress and anxiety if not acknowledged and managed. This requires time, effort and preparing. Take care of yourself.

The care-partner constantly has to remember Parkinson’s disease has an effect on both the individual diagnosed and the care-partner. This is now a new role; “Care-Partner” for a person with Parkinson’s, a chronic, progressive disease that will consume a tremendous amount of time, energy as well as monetary resources. It is going to have an influence on the care-partners energy level, stress and emotional stability making an individual vulnerable to illness if not recognized and managed.

It is really essential for the care-partner to pay attention to their body and becoming conscious of possible signs of “burnout”. This generally happens when the care-partner isn’t managing the circumstances and becomes overwhelmed. Constantly ask for help, establish your comprehensive support team, locate available resources like social workers or grief counselors and find a support group. The reality is the appointment with the doctor is going to be focused on the partner with Parkinson’s and not addressing your needs which are very genuine and have to be dealt with as well.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]