Jim,

you have got one helluva heavy load on your plate!! Struggling with PD, being a caregiver for your mother, worrying about keeping a roof over both your heads and a budding relationship where your partner thinks maybe it would be better if you slowed things down abit. STRESS STRESS STRESS I've been with my boyfriend since a year after I was diagnosed. There are times when we have had to modify our plans out and then there are times when I just "power" through the OFF times. Interestingly enough, I used to tell him, "I feel so much better when we're together" and it was true because being together cause the release of more seritonum (sp??). On more than one occasion I have been lying on his livingroom floor practially bouncing off the ground while waiting for my meds to kick in....and though it doesnt help, he'll get down on the floor with me and hug and hold me. Feels great! Hang in there. It may sound trite but things will get better.