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I for one am unwilling or maybe unable to apply Kubler-Ross' theory of death and grief to my Parkinson's diagnosis. In fact I believe it's time that her "theory" is revised. Being trained as a psychologist, I've always thought it should be re-stated. The fit is just not comfortable or I believe even applicable in many situations. I don't consider Parkinson's a terminal disease. I consider it debilitating, and degenerative, but everyday I thank God that this is the disease I have and not Lou Gehrig's or terminal cancer. I've watched close friends die from both of those maladies, the only treatments available were palliative. Parkinson's is capable of management and improvement. However, I may have missed something, because I did not get the idea that anyone was touting a "cure." Alternatives in delaying and slowing progression and possibly controlling a disease, where presently long term use of the "best drugs" results in such fearful side effects, loss control of bodily functions, seizures, hallucinations, etc., is something that one understandably would desire to seek. Premature acceptance could possibly lead to over medication, resignation, and lassitude -- ultimately hastening deterioration and death. Watching and experiencing the effects of prolonged drug therapy on a loved one is horrible. I just want to be able to enjoy and manage my life a bit longer, and since I consider premature disease and death "enemies," I have no choice but to "rage against the dying of the light," by doing all I can to delay ultimate deterioration. Peace! Rick Hermann wrote: > Hi Raj, J., Ervin, and all: > > I really don't know more than anyone else about all this miracle cure > stuff, and of course anyone can and should seek the care they find > useful and healing. > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn