This post was originally by "Indigogo" on MGH's Brain Talk Communities PD forum [www.braintalk.org].

the "official" occurance of depression with PD is tagged at around 40-60%; many of us would argue it is much higher. It is complicated, and requires specific attention because, as with the PD itself, depression is an expression of each individual - situational, behavioral, emotional, and biological. You might benefit from a combination of drug therapy and counseling. I have been on effexor for 6 years, and have experienced no negative side effects - in fact, it, along with counseling, has probably saved my life.

Dr. Laura Marsh is doing ground-breaking research in depression and PD at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore; many Formicans are enrolled in her longitudinal study. She will be speaking at the PAN Forum on February 6; if you can't be there in person, register for free to hear her speak live on the internet:
http://event.netbriefings.com/event/pan/Live/webcast/

To read papers Dr. Marsh has written, and more about depression, mental health and PD, please visit my website: http://www.clognition.org

You will be able to deal with your PD more effectively - and feel happy again - if you seek treatment for depression

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