In a message dated 8/25/2002 5:51:27 PM, [log in to unmask] writes: << Yes, depression can be a "state of mind" especially if you have every reason to be depressed. Mind over matter, I suppose, can be effective in those instances. I know this discussion is "off-topic", >> Guess I missed the first part of this discussion, but I 'm intrigued: how can depression and mind over matter possibly be "off topic"? IMHO there is no topic more integral to any discussion of PD. Regards, Kathleen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn