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Regarding the SEVERE PCOS postsFrom: Judy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 30 Jul 2000 12:39:11 -0500 (CDT)
Hi ladies- I've only gotten to read a few of the posts, but it seems to me that anonymous really didn't intend to be insensitive about others' symptoms--she was simply feeling what I suspect many of us have felt at one time or another--alone and frustrated by the whole situation--and needed to vent. (Anonymous, I hope you'll forgive me if I'm being presumptuous about your feelings. I just really felt for you.) I feel so bad that the person who responded said some angry things. I don't know about others out there, but I know that being able to come here and vent sometimes--and know that I'll receive some support and love in return--has been a saving grace for me. The frustrations of getting sick affect all of us in really different ways. (For me, I've been really surprised (and disappointed in myself, too) to find that I get angry sometimes. I've never been an angry person. When I got out of that doctor's appointment--the one I'd waited for several months for, where he treated me like a Nothing with a capital "N"--I felt so frustrated, disappointed and helpless that all of it combined made me feel really *angry*. And of course, even more frustratignly, there was no place to *vent* it! At my husband, who's been fantastic? At my family or friends? No way. I came here and vented -- and you ladies completely turned me around with a few kind words and much-needed validation. I can't tell you how much it helped. We all agree that none of us wants the board to deteriorate into a negative place where nothing constructive is discussed. (It would be ideal if it was only filled great information and happy posts, right?? LOL ) That said, try to keep in mind that when you see a post that for whatever reason grates on you, try to keep in mind that what someone may be doing is coming to a "safe" place to vent that frustration. With people who understand not only the physical symptoms but the emotional toll as well. People who understand that you've been putting on your best brave face for family, friends, kids, and bosses 24/7, and that if you "whine" or "vent" a little here it's so that you have the strength to continue to do that. You ladies kind of gave me a pat on the back, a drink of water and (ding ding) I was back in the ring!!! LOL Keep that up and do it for everyone, OK?
-- Judy
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