Hi there, it's been a while, I've been off line (have a brand new laptop), and have moved two times and so on and so forth. I have finally caught up and have the correct address. I just wanted to say how much this list means to me and how much some of the entries move me. I really liked the "blessed are those" prayer/poem that someone submitted a few days ago, and the "vonnegut" commencement address. I am currently experiencing sleep problems, i go to bed around midnight and wake up arond 3-4qm , am up for an hour or two then up again with the sun at 6 am. i cant seem to get any more sleep than that. It has really been affecting my symptoms. shaking in the am, stiffness, during the day, andI get real jerky. my left arm and shoulder jerking around like a puppet! I hate this. I can't tell if it is too much med, not enough, need something dif or the sleep/stress thing or all of the above, in adddition to diet and life. who know what helps what. everything affects us, I'm having a hard time trying to figure out the right combo of life habits to make me less symptomatic.. any helpful tips all? I agree that a positive attitude makes a major difference in our lives! I have be keeping one for a while and my life has been flowing along and good things just keep happening! Its really great if you can tune into that energy. CYNTHIA are you out there? drop me a line (stained glass?) all for now. thanks guys, with love, LISA IN PARADISE (PD 5 YRS) [log in to unmask]