#98: Dopamine and the Power of Socializing

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3 ай бұрын

While socializing may not directly increase dopamine levels in Parkinson's patients in the same way that medication or deep brain stimulation does, the positive experiences associated with social interaction can indirectly contribute to dopamine release and have beneficial effects on symptom management and overall well-being. Therefore, go on that girls trip or boys trip! Take the family on a weekend getaway or staycation. Don't isolate - continue to foster social connections and maintain an active social life.

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@lailabadraoui7621 2 ай бұрын

That's very interesting. I'm 48 and i was diagnosed with parkinson disease at age of 32. I like this podcast so much .at least we know friends who can understand your daily challenges. I was diagnosed when my two children were kids .it's a real fight.

@xjet 3 ай бұрын

That's the joy of walking. I get to meet and chat with so many interesting people while I'm "out and about". I really do notice that the more I'm engaged with other people, the less I'm aware of my symptoms and that's great. Plus (as I always preach), the exercise in and of itself does wonders for dopamine levels (via endorphin production). You can't properly fight anything without putting in the effort.

@ryantaylor7023 3 ай бұрын

I am 39 year old man who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 5 years ago. I have just now started looking for support from you young people with Parkinson’s. Thank you for starting this!

@thesecretlifeofparkinsons 2 ай бұрын

You definitely need a group. YOPD or older PD patients. It will help!

@malcolmhiltz94 3 ай бұрын

We're famous! Our names listed on this podcast - Thanks for letting us be a part of this. We thoroughly enjoyed sharing time with the 4 of you. We travel a lot & although I am getting more antsy during flights, once we reach our destination(s), I know the excitement of exploring new regions of the world certainly increases my dopamine production.

@irisrodriguez-cavallo9386 3 ай бұрын

When you are amongst friends and enjoying their company, You have the happy hormone but when your in a stressful situation your more systoms.

@williamallen7836 3 ай бұрын

You can tell you 2 are good friends with how she so easily told you to shut up. 😂

@thesecretlifeofparkinsons 3 ай бұрын

Haha! Yes we are.

@alisonclarke9650 3 ай бұрын

Hey nice opening title sequence 😊

@thesecretlifeofparkinsons 3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@user-zh6lw5zy1w Ай бұрын

Will you guys have another podcast this week (Friday May 31, 2024) I would like to listen in.

@thesecretlifeofparkinsons Ай бұрын

Sorry we missed this week! Scheduling conflicts! We will be back shortly though and usually always have one release each week!

@Anthony99355 3 ай бұрын

Are you guys going to have someone talk about the news this week? Possible diabetes drug stopping the progression of Parkinson’s?

@thesecretlifeofparkinsons 3 ай бұрын

I've been looking into it. I don't believe the study had a robust number of people on the clinical trial so I think it's too early to tell. Companies like to toss things into the media that sound promising but still with little data to back it unfortunately.