12 Early Warning Signs Of Parkinson’s Disease

5. Mood Disorders

The reason for the link between Parkinson’s and changes in mood haven’t been fully discovered yet, but that doesn’t change the fact that it is commonly reported as an early indicator of the disease. Mood disorders that a patients with Parkinson’s might experience include depression, social withdrawal or heightened anxiety in unfamiliar situations.

According to Reader’s digest, Parkinson’s patients “tend to feel apathetic and generally disinterested in things they used to enjoy.” This, along with sadness and a feeling of helplessness, is a symptom often associated with depression.