Impulsive and compulsive behaviour profiled in The Parkinson

24 January 2012

The latest issue of The Parkinson, our members' magazine, features Stephen Williams, whose life was turned upside down by impulsive and compulsive behaviour as a side effect of Parkinson's medication.

All Parkinson's UK members should have received the winter 2011/12 magazine this week, together with the latest issue of Progress, our research magazine.

Stephen's impulsive and compulsive behaviour story

In his honest account, Stephen reveals how he became a gambler and lost everything.

Within just 2 years, he went from being a high-flying company director to living on the streets.

The article talks about how he sought help and turned his life around, and how he is now helping others.

Impulsive and compulsive behaviour is a side effect of some Parkinson's drugs. It can result in behaviour such as gambling, compulsive shopping and hypersexuality.

Read more about Parkinson's drugs and impulsive and compulsive behaviour and our work in this area.

Also in this issue

Alongside Stephen's story, you’ll find a range of other real life stories from people affected by Parkinson's:

• Read how one woman reacted to diagnosis by taking up running to raise funds for Parkinson's UK.
• A carer reveals how his wife benefited when healthcare professionals respected the skills and experience he had from looking after her day-to-day.
• Follow a day in the busy life of a local group secretary.

Other topics covered in this issue include:

• living alone when you have Parkinson's
• the benefits of cycling
• being a parent of teenagers when you have Parkinson's
• NHS continuing healthcare

If you're a member and your copy of The Parkinson hasn't arrived, please email hello@parkinsons.org.uk

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