birdman Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I feel guilty about the fact that I stray when out of cycle. Life returns to "normal" and I visit less frequently. I know it is common but still find it unfair. This site and the people have saved my sanity and I thank it/them by not being here for others? UNCOOL! I promise to try to go from a sufferer to a supporter when out of cycle. Emphasis on "try". Hope all have a pain free day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_Ann Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Hi birdman, so glad you are out of cycle and feeling better. Don't feel guilty. You have a life to live. I hope you remain pain free for a loooong time or forever this time. Fingers crossed. Lee Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Thanks Lee Ann, how is Dan feeling? It is Dan right? Think my memory is still in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_Ann Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Dan is doing great. Thanks for asking about him. He is now on the board as Hipshot. For the longest time, I couldn't get him on here and now I can't get him off. I think we may have to buy another computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipshot Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Hey there Birdman. I understand staying away. If you were to disappear and we all knew why you weren't on I think we would all be happy for you. Rather see you here from time to time though. Being pain free absolutely kicks that ass, doesn't it? Everyday is a good day...fingers crossed. ;D Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiloscribe Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 When people are in cycle, the only pain that comes close to, or exceeds the cluster pain, is that which we feel from the lost time with our families. The shared goals and ambitions and family obligations we feel we've fallen short of holding up our part of the bargain. When the cycles end, the first thing we want to do is make up for lost time. Reconnect with the spouse and kids we've hidden from more often than a squirrel hides nuts. It takes time to repair some of the collateral damage a cycle can do. No one should ever feel bad about taking care of business at home when a cycle ends or when a chronic gets into a low cycle and can get out and breath some fresh air. That said, one of the most important aspects of a support board like this is for people to be reminded that others do get better. Reminded that cycles do end and you will be able to get to one of those soccer games. So, we're always happy to hear from people that are feeling well and making life work. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipshot Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Amen. Not bragging but. I'm going to drag my boat damn near across Texas to meet up with my 24 yr old son to go fishing. Can I get a big ole "Hell yea!"? I swear I couldn't have imagined being able to do such a thing for years and years. Time to catch up. thanks Bob, Denny, and everyone else. Best Regards Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Well said Bob and a huge "HELL YEAH" to Dan. Hope you have a great trip and please tell us when you get back. The first thing I do when I feel I am out of cycle is thank the family for tolerating me and the turmoil I bring about. They always have the same response, "Glad you are better". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raquelinkansas Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Its all good Birdman! Thrilled to hear life is good! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaboom Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I promise to try to go from a sufferer to a supporter when out of cycle. You're already doing it! Just by posting a message on here and telling others that your life does sometimes go back to "normal" is encouraging and supportive to all of us.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 You're already doing it! Just by posting a message on here and telling others that your life does sometimes go back to "normal" is encouraging and supportive to all of us. Couldn't agree more Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Good point! Always good to get others perspectives! HOpe everyone has a great pain free day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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