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Dear "B", I just wanted to add my two cents (U. S.) to the issue of your wishes to end your life. I have been there myself; and obviously, I made the decision for life. In the mid-seventies, after some very heavy personal trials, I decided that I no longer wished to continue on in this life. I seriously considered ending my life; but, at the last minute, I decided that I could not inflict that on my loved ones (a suicide can produce long-term guilt in the loved ones!). It has been more than 20 years since I had that, actually very short-lived, impulse. I have had another child, have advanced in my profession, saved countless other lives through my practice, written numerous articles (check out my Web Page), gotten involved with computers, joined and participated in the Parkinson's List; and, in general, have enjoyed the life that I continue to live because of my positive decision some 20-odd years ago. We will all die. Let's not do it prematurely. As long as there is sun, ocean, mountains, and Mozart, it is worth it! Best wishes, Bob *********************************** ROBERT A. FINK, M. D., F.A.C.S. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA Phone: (510) 849-2555 FAX: (510) 849-2557 WWW: <http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/> mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ***********************************