This isn't simply a reaction to receiving a diagnosis of Huntington's disease. The most common psychiatric disorder associated with Huntington's disease is depression. Slowness in processing thoughts or ''finding'' words.Lack of awareness of one's own behaviors and abilities.Lack of impulse control that can result in outbursts, acting without thinking and sexual promiscuity.Lack of flexibility or the tendency to get stuck on a thought, behavior or action (perseveration).Difficulty organizing, prioritizing or focusing on tasks.Cognitive disordersĬognitive impairments often associated with Huntington's disease include: Impairments in voluntary movements - rather than involuntary movements - may have a greater impact on a person's ability to work, perform daily activities, communicate and remain independent. Muscle problems, such as rigidity or muscle contracture (dystonia).Involuntary jerking or writhing movements (chorea).The movement disorders associated with Huntington's disease can include both involuntary movement problems and impairments in voluntary movements, such as: Some symptoms appear more dominant or have a greater effect on functional ability, but that can change throughout the course of the disease. Which symptoms appear first varies greatly from person to person. Huntington's disease usually causes movement, cognitive and psychiatric disorders with a wide spectrum of signs and symptoms.
