Hi, I'm Chanin and my father was diagnosed with HD about three years ago. I have a twin sister and a brother and we are all living at risk. My father retired at the end of last year and since then rarely leaves the house; he basically sits in the recliner all day with the dog. My mother still works, and at 67 is my father's primary caretaker. My sister and I live close by, so we do what weby chaninld - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Thanks, Alice. I think you are correct about positioning the psychiatrist as being the medication expert might help. Also, I don't think he's been given memantine, so that is good to know it helps clear your mind. We are all struggling with this, as well as the knowledge of being at risk. I appreciate your insight.by chaninld - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Thanks, everyone, for your advice. He does see an HD specialist and she has been trying to get my dad to see a psychiatrist (possibly a neuropsychiatrist) because she isn't comfortable treating the depression. He is severely depressed and barely leaves the house since he retired a few months ago. I take your point on not specifying a 'psychiatrist' - there is, unfortunately, still a stigma attby chaninld - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Hello, I am new to this message forum, so thanks in advance for listening! My father has HD and we live in the Dallas, TX, area. We are trying to find a good psychiatrist who treats patients with HD. My father has been resistant to seeing a psychiatrist but we believe it would really help him. Can anyone assist or provide recommendations?by chaninld - Huntington's Disease Support Center