Resources that can help you identify PBA

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PBA and NUEDEXTA Resources

The Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) and NUEDEXTA resource library contains many materials that can help you learn more about PBA, its impact, and available treatment. Access these resources below, including tips for managing PBA, useful document downloads, and additional ways to connect with others in the PBA community.

Brochure with the text: Are you experiencing uncontrollable crying and/or laughing? You may have Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA).
Patient Brochure

Here’s a quick reference about PBA, talking to a doctor, and treatment with NUEDEXTA, all in one place.

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Doctor Discussion Guide document with headline: Could Your Crying or Laughing Be Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA)?
Doctor Discussion Guide

Use this guide as a checklist for symptoms you may be experiencing and to start a conversation with your doctor.

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PBA episodes can be very frustrating for the individuals who experience them and for those around them because the episodes can be easily misunderstood, leading to confusion and embarrassment. It’s important to know that you are not alone, and that many patients have had similar experiences. Here are some steps you can take to help navigate your PBA diagnosis: 

  • Ask your doctor about treatment options that may be right for you.
  • Do not stop a treatment or management plan without first consulting your care provider.
  • Continue to track the frequency and duration of episodes for further discussion with your doctor.
  • Follow up on all medical appointments and communicate openly about your experience.

Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) episodes can be disruptive, confusing, and upsetting. Because PBA symptoms can look a lot like depression or other common mood disorders, it can be hard to understand and recognize as a separate and treatable condition before a formal diagnosis.

Myth

PBA is a psychiatric condition.

Fact

PBA is a neurologic condition,
not a psychiatric one.

Myth

You can “control” laughing
and/or crying episodes.

Fact

PBA is uncontrollable—exaggerated laughing or crying isn’t your fault.

Engage with communities on social media, and/or within primary condition associations.

Community Associations

Looking for additional resources specific to your situation? These groups may have relevant information: