## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Parkinson's Today Blog](/resources-support/blog) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Parkinson's Today Blog](/resources-support/blog) Raise Awareness # Deep Dive Conversations About 5 Common Non-Movement Parkinson’s Symptoms Jun 11, 2024 ![Woman laying on the couch listening to a podcast](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/non-movement-symptoms-podcasts.jpg?itok=6m_WsGf-) When it comes to Parkinson’s disease (PD), [non-movement symptoms](/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms "Non-Movement Symptoms") are often overlooked because they are not as visible as those of their movement counterparts. However, these symptoms can be just as challenging to everyday life. Learning the common signs can help you recognize and manage symptoms. Explore our podcast episodes where we dive into non-movement symptoms. Each episode highlighted below strives to deepen your understanding of these symptoms, as well as offer strategies for managing them. [Let us know what other topics you would like to hear about](https://web.cvent.com/survey/c554b34f-3596-4a7c-972e-f527b6512fd6/welcome) ### Apathy **[Episode 151: Strategies to Address Apathy and Exercise Motivation](/library/podcast/151 "Episode 151: Strategies to Address Apathy and Exercise Motivation")** [Apathy](/library/fact-sheets/apathy "Apathy & Motivation in Parkinson’s"), a lack of interest or motivation, can be an issue for people with Parkinson’s and may interfere with daily activities, social interactions and overall well-being. Movement Disorders Neurologist, Nabila Dahodwala, MD, MS, Director at the University of Pennsylvania, a [Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care/global-care-network#Centers "Global Care Network"), explains the impact of apathy on daily life and shares strategies to help address it and find the motivation to exercise. ### Depression **[Episode 145: Treating Depression](/library/podcast/145 "Episode 145: Treating Depression")** [Depression](/library/videos/depression "Depression and Parkinson's Disease") is often overlooked and undertreated, despite it being a common symptom of Parkinson’s. Veronica Bruno, MD, MPH, a neurologist specializing in movement disorders at the University of Calgary, a [Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care/global-care-network#Centers "Global Care Network"), discusses the importance of recognizing and treating depression. ### Low Blood Pressure **[Episode 144: How to Cope with Blood Pressure Fluctuations](/library/podcast/144 "Episode 144: How to Cope with Blood Pressure Fluctuations")** [Low blood pressure](/library/fact-sheets/blood-pressure "Low Blood Pressure and PD"), also known as hypotension, can be dangerous if not treated. It may cause dizziness, fainting and falls, which can lead to fractures. Jeni Bednarek, RN, BSN, ACRP-CP, the team coordinator at Oregon Health and Science University, a [Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care/global-care-network#Centers "Global Care Network"), talks about how people with Parkinson’s can manage low blood pressure. ### Nausea **[Episode 135: Feeling Nausea with Parkinson’s](/library/podcast/135 "Episode 135: Feeling Nausea with Parkinson’s")** [Nausea](/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms/constipation "Constipation & Nausea"), or the feeling of discomfort in the stomach, can sometimes be caused by Parkinson’s, or as a side effect of medications. Andrew Feigin, MD, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Fresco Institute for Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders at New York University Langone Medical Center, a [Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence](/node/402#Centers), discusses the causes of nausea, both from PD itself and from medication, and what people can do to help lessen or prevent it. ### Sleep Disorders **[Episode 121: Parkinson’s Disease and Sleep](/library/podcast/121 "Episode 121: Parkinson’s Disease and Sleep")** Difficulty [sleeping](/library/fact-sheets/sleep "Understanding Sleep Problems in Parkinson’s") can impact your overall health and well-being. Dr. Aleksandar Videnovic of Harvard Medical School and Director of the Division of Sleep Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, a [Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence](/node/402#Centers), discusses the causes of sleep problems, including insomnia, REM sleep behavior disorder and daytime sleepiness. **Subscribe to our podcast. Search for “Substantial Matters: Life and Science of Parkinson’s” on your favorite podcast platform.** [**Listen to every episodes at Parkinson.org/Podcast**](/resources-support/online-education/podcast "Podcast: Substantial Matters") ## Related Blog Posts ![Man holding his back in pain](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/Address-Pain.jpg?h=ed9ce7df&itok=AGlzxshv) Raise Awareness ### [ Practical Ways to Address Pain in Parkinson's ](/blog/awareness/address-pain) READ NOW ![Man peering out the window in confusion](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/Hallucinations-EB.jpg?h=ed9ce7df&itok=Y5rPsc3g) Raise Awareness ### [ The Importance of Openly Talking About Hallucinations & Delusions in Parkinson’s ](/blog/awareness/talking-hallucinations-delusions) READ NOW ![Asian couple being supportive](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/mentalhealthtips-conditionmoodsleep-blog.png?h=f0ffb5c0&itok=GxNXmMGr) Tips for Daily Living ### [ Mental Health Tips for Cognition, Mood and Sleep ](/blog/tips/mental-health-tips) READ NOW ### Listen to our Podcast New episodes are released every month! 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