I have to agree with Raymond's response to Rayilyn's post. I understand how she must feel especially when it seems there are no meds that work and no relief for her. It is not too naïve, I hope, to believe that all life has some meaning for someone if not for oneself. It is living for the moment that most of us understand or will. But, not ignoring the element of *hopefulness* that has to exist within us all. It is about feeling worthy inside first and accepting what good there must be some where-- some how. It is so easy to think bad things only happen to oneself until one realizes it isnt just about you, it is about all whom we know and love. Who can guess what any one's future is or what it holds in terms of promise? There are things we can control, and those we can not. Most of us have had lives that we didn’t anticipate by now, but it is to accept or to give up isn't it? This isnt any profound observation only that despair and longing can exist on many levels I have learned. Respect for oneself lies within the person, and something that no one can take away unless one allows it. This is our choice isnt it? Audrey Friend of pwp Aussie John 52-90-93 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn