Can anxiety cause Parkinson's?
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Feeling worried is an understandable reaction to a Parkinson's diagnosis. ... Anxiety is a common non-motor symptom of PD. It is important to note that anxiety is not simply a reaction to the diagnosis of Parkinson's, but is instead a part of the disease itself, caused by changes in the brain chemistry of the brain.