I agree with Martha Rohrer that keeping busy makes PWPs(and others) feel better. Peter has noticed this as well, and I note that on days when there's something scheduled, he manages to meet the challenge 9 times out of 10. This may be the same process that makes us put our"best foot forward" at the doctor's, and as has been shown can lead to the doc not really seeing us at our worst and misjudging our condition. Being mentally occupied can be a great stimulant too, and a "therapy" not to be overlooked for those who can take advantage of it. For Peter, though, there are times when the frustration of not being able to handle the task undertaken in a way that satisfies him is very depressing. Another example, maybe, of how we have to "fine tune" expectations and activities as well as meds? Camilla Flintermann,CG for Peter 78/7,Ohio