If I could write as well as you Alan, I'd have written exactly the same things you did about David, (except *I* haven't known him for more than about 2 weeks; and then only thru this list and one phone conversation.) I think he did everyone on the list, both PD sufferers and caregivers, a great service by bringing out the important need to deal with the 'emotions' side of PD. There seems to be so much (valuable) info on medication, symptoms, cause etc., but hardly any recognition of the emotional roller-coaster. Perhaps the doors have been opened now and we'll all feel more comfortable to talk not only about what's in our medicine cabinets but in our hearts as well. Best Wishes, Helen Spence