I'm with you on this one cs. I like being alone. I am independent and if I feel really bad, I don't have to explain it to anyone. There is no feeling of putting on a mask. I stay in the house, except to feed and care for my horses. The horses and dogs don't care if I shake or drool. I'm not an embarassment to anyone. The solitary life is a good one! Furthermore, the demands of companions is often stressful and we all know what stress does to PD.