shcg:

I want to second Chasmo's opinion re: psychiatrists. Depression caused by Parkinson's is an organic part of Parkinson's. It isn't so much that having Parkinson's is a depressive event, as it is a brain chemistry problem that results from inadequate dopamine supplies.

Going to see a shrink t'ain't nothin' to be 'shamed of. I have been doing it for some time, even before the PD diagnosis 2-1/2 years ago. Though it took a while, the meds got me back on top despite the PD, and I'm staying there with just occasional tweaks to the meds. Do it - the consequences of not doing it are too severe.

How did you become "addicted" to sinemet if you "perhaps have PD"?