10 Symptoms of Huntington's Disease

5. Other mental health disorders

Not everyone with Huntington's develops depression, but it is a common symptom that affects more than 30% of individuals. Signs of depression include lack of sleep, lack of energy, sadness, feeling tired, and suicidal thoughts. Around a quarter of people with the disease also develop elements of obsessive-compulsive disorder, which leads to recurrent thoughts or impulses that cause anxiety and distress. While neither symptom is in itself indicative of Huntington's disease, both should indicate a need for medical attention.