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In a message dated 1/28/2002 4:57:52 PM, [log in to unmask] writes: << Since My diagnosis, I feel as though I am experiencing a more rapid onset of symptoms. I am beginning to think that the anxiety and depression of knowing I have PD may be causing this. >> Dee, It is really, really hard to sort out what's physical and what is psychological in this disease. On the one hand, there's no evading the bodily realities of a degenerative condition. On the other hand, state of mind does make a difference - it has been documented that a positive mindset can benefit physical functioning. It is very important to attend to your emotional well-being. Lots of people on this list have written about what is helpful to them. Exercise tops many lists, and many psycho-pharmacological aids have been discussed. Kathrynne Holden, a nutritionist, has loads of helpful things to say about the role of diet. There is no way that a reasonable person isn't going to be bummed out at times by this condition. But please know that you are not alone in feeling down; that those feelings can be managed; and that it's never weak or wrong to ask for help. Best wishes, Kathleen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn