One possibility might be that he is hallucinating things that scare him--have you checked this out? If so, there are good anti-psychotic meds (Clozaril, Zyprexa are 2) which his neuro could consider. In any case his neuro should be aware of his condition. I can't recall his age and years diagnosed, but this could be a reaction to meds. >Hi all, > >I have posted for my father and our family before, and have learned an >ENORMOUS amount from this group. I have a question about my father's >recent condition. > >He has recently gotten VERY anxious and depressed - having to get up and >walk constantly, not being able to lie down or even sit, not being able >to do ANYTHING without having to get up. He is afraid, but all the >fears are vague and have no real foundation. Can anyone help? I >realize it may be the disease itself but it would help to have some >feedback from folks who have it. > >JH for Innsbruck Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 80/9+ Oxford, Ohio http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm <[log in to unmask]> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ask me about the "CARE " list * * for caregivers of Parkinsonians * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *