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Tim Hodgens wrote: > > I want > introduce myself. I am a psychologist in central Massachusetts with an > interest in developing a subspecialty in working with people with Parkinson's > Disease. > I will keep my involvement non-commercial since that is the obvious essence of > this group. However, may I ask a question about "the market?" Do you think > that PWP's would go to a psychologist/psychotherapist/behavioural health > specialist for management of stress/anxiety/panic/depression/despair, etc > associated with having PD? I hope the question does not step over the bounds. Welcome: From my own experience, and personal reports from other patients, it seems that the mood swings associated with dopamine level fluctuation are often misdiagnosed as clinical depression, partly because such antidepressant prescriptions as Prozac, Zoloft, and Norpramine are so popular. The question is worth looking into. Cheers, Joe J. R. Bruman (818) 789-3694 3527 Cody Road Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-5013