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Posted 10/4/2011 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
I had a really good talk with a co worker this morning.  I knew she saw a rhumy I've been referred to, so I just wanted her take on him.  It turned into a 20 min. convo on how we've each been doing, sort of like a vent/lean on me session.  After I walked away I realized how much better I felt (been feeling down lately).  

So talk about it -- it'll make you feel better and less alone!

Posted 10/5/2011 3:56 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for mentioning this. After being mostly homebound for so long with obstructions before my resection, I have seriously lacked in social activities.
And sometimes people don't have anyone to talk to, but there are plenty of free help lines/prayer lines, forums (especially ours;-), meet up groups, etc. We live in a great age with a variety of communication options.
Posted 10/5/2011 11:36 AM (GMT 0)
I wholeheartedly agree! I met my husband 10 years ago and he got me to talk about things more (I'm sure he regrets that now hehehehe). Just having someone genuinely listen even if they can't really empathize takes such a weight off.
Posted 10/5/2011 12:48 PM (GMT 0)
Thats what we do here but still nothing beats face to face .
Posted 10/5/2011 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
This forum is the place I love to be when I'm not feeling well. I can whine as much as I want or need to, and I get lots of support. In my real life, I'm always worrying about imposing, being too self-focused, going on too long, etc. It's especially helpful here when weeks go by and I don't feel well. I worry my friends/family will get tired of hearing about it. I'm so glad this forum exists and I thank all of you for your patience and ongoing support!!!!
Posted 10/5/2011 2:15 PM (GMT 0)
I so agree with Gumby44!!! I love this forum as I am sure that my hubby, coworkers, and friends get tired of hearing my trials. Here we can talk about anything and everything. I am also a firm beleiver and talking about my illness. I went years where I didn't talk about it much but was missing lots of work. No one really realized how sick I was really was until my emergency surgery. I am much more open about it now,. Hugs!
Posted 10/5/2011 3:29 PM (GMT 0)
I agree, I do love HW. But it was nice to have a face to face with someone else who has a chronic disease (RA) and knows what the struggle is like.

I wouldn't trade my HW family for anything!
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