Bev - I know someone who had a somewhat similar experience and began taking Ritalin as prescribed by a neuro. This really seemed to help a lot, plus he mentioned that he felt like he could think again. Not a doc myself, so can't vouch in any way for this, just passing on an anecdote. Don't know if others on the list have tried Ritalin??? Meg -----Original Message----- From: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Beverly Forte Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 2:25 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: mirapex and requip I too stopped Mirapex because of some compulsive behaviors and my neurologist refuses to give me Requip. I had dbs brain surgery in Dec 2005. After stopping the mirapex i went into a deep depression which does not seem responsive to antidepressents. My energy is also extremely low. Obsessive behaviors now? Nope.. I am lucky to get out of bed every day. Has anyone had this experience and any suggestions? I have a doctor's app Jan 16th and hope to have my own suggestions. Thanks...for sharing. Bev in Tex ----- Original Message ----- From: "Automatic digest processor" <[log in to unmask]> To: "Recipients of PARKINSN digests" <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 11:32 PM Subject: PARKINSN Digest - 11 Jan 2006 to 12 Jan 2006 (#2006-18) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn