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Lena asked if anyone else has PD and Schizophrenia in their family -- I do. That's why I monitor (lurk) both listservs. PD and Schizo both are disorders of the dopamine/serotonin metabolic pathways. In PD too little dopamine is produced; in Schizo too little. Both disorders have some genetic basis. And, both share theories that a genetic pre-disposition AND an early life trauma (perhaps before birth) may start the disorder. My aunt, who died 3 months ago, had a PD+ disorder (PSP), my sister has Schizoprenia (undifferentiated = general). Family oral history reveals that perhaps other close relatives may have had related disorders, but they died long ago. Chat on... 0===================================================================0 | @..@ A.J. CONOVALOFF | | (----) "The Molokan Cyber-Cowboy" __o | | ( >__< ) PSP Support Groups of Arizona `\<, | | ^^ ~~ ^^ [log in to unmask] . . ..(*)/`(*) | 0===================================================================0