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Several recents notes leave me concerned about the information available relating to death and PD. No one dies of PD. Unlike AIDS or some forms of cancer, PD is NOT a death sentence. Many people have been Dx with PD and continue to live healthy, productive lives. Mental attitude is half the battle in dealing with PD. There is no use in fighting the disease, but acceptance and determination keep many PD symptoms under acceptable control. The other half is proper medication and information. If you are not receiving the correct information from a doctor - CHANGE DOCTORS. Guilt, depression, anger - are part of the acceptance process, and part of the healing. You will not die of PD. You can kill yourself with depression, but that is another problem. We have been given an extra reason to enjoy life, not to dread it.