-->>>>>>> Next Section <<<<<<< Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII There is evidence that there is a relatlionship between the level of dopamine and various mental health conditions. I seem to have followed the norm in that I suffered a major bout with depression about 15 years prior to being dxed with PD and then began noticing symptoms of depression a couple of years ago. I am now taking Effexor and feel much better. However, that is not to say that all PWP will suffer from depression. As with so many other things, the reality probably is that PWP have a tendency to be more depressed than the average. Bruce 55/9 Sinemet CR, Pramipexol, & Effexor * Do you take your lunch to work or do you take the bus? *