ol'cs and MKane, I can really relate to what you're saying.

I too have been having thoughts about letting my family happily go live their normal, healthy lives without me. I suppose some would call that depression. I sort of think of it as a practical alternative. I've also been thinking of divesting myself of most of my worldly possessions. It's getting so hard to do things that I used to take for granted. I can't work in my profession like I did before PD. Even hobbies are either too challenging or just seem pointless. I can't ignore the stress factor either. People, whether they mean to or not, add stress to my life. Maybe it's time to just let go.