which is why i tend to use the term cd cd = mood disorder like pd = movement disorder its diagnosis is usually quite straightforward if the individual can answer questions about feelings honestly of all long term 'disabilities' and chronic conditions and diseases pd has the highest rate of cd so there may be a functional neurological link if someone who does not have the brain chemical imbalance of pd takes anti-pd meds they do nothing if someone who does not have the brain chemical imbalance of cd takes anti-cd meds they do nothing why are meds associated with shame weakness is a diabetic weak for requiring insulin to live? am i weak for requiring oxygen to live? janet janet paterson 53 now / 41 dx / 37 onset 613 256 8340 / PO Box 171 Almonte Ontario K0A 1A0 Canada come visit my website "a new voice" at: http://www.geocities.com/janet313/