Re: feeling sad and lonely and need to vent....

[Guest guest]

<< Since I have been diagnosised with this

brain tumor I dont get online much because of the pain in my head and

my eyes. The medication helps a bit but if I stare at the computer

to long it hurts me to much. I try to only stay on for a short time

and I find that helps. I just miss talking to my friends.....

I know I shouldnt feel sorry for myself but lately I do. And it

scares me because I was never like this before.>>>

Diane,

You have probably never had a brain tumor before either....if anyone

deserves to have a pity party right now it is you!!! So I'll buy the party

hats and horns and you just sit down any party on!!!

Seriously...it is ok to feel sorry for yourself for a while...there is

nothing wrong with that when things start to overwhelm you. No need to do

it forever but if you want to sit down and have a good cry it can be quite

good for you....get it out...all those bad feelings. Maybe you want to

start keeping a journal and let your emotions out there. What ever you

chose, you have had many nasty things going on in your life and you have

every right to feel badly.

I do hope things start looking up for you but in the mean time...we are here

for you!

Take care,

Ann

[Guest guest]

Diane wrote:

> Hi all,

Hiya Diane, How've you been going?

> I was just checking my mail and checking the post on the boards. I

> miss talking to everyone.

When your up to it we are all here.

> Since I have been diagnosed with this

> brain tumour I don't get online much because of the pain in my head and

> my eyes.

I hope in our absence you have found a pleasant diversion to keep you

up and focused. Something that eases the discomfort and pain, and brings

to your mouth a smile.

> The medication helps a bit but if I stare at the computer

> to long it hurts me to much. I try to only stay on for a short time

> and I find that helps. I just miss talking to my friends.....

> I know I shouldn't feel sorry for myself but lately I do. And it

> scares me because I was never like this before.

I think that is a normal stage we go through, but you know it passes,

but in the interim here's a cyber hug cos I feel like giving you one.

(((((((hhhhhhhh))))))

> I am very scared because our finances are so bad that I don't know how

> were going to

> keep going.

that IS scary. :-(

> I am still fighting with my private disability company.

And it stinks, that you have to do that.

> Its sad how much we suffer and how much these companies make us go

> through just to get what we deserve.

I totally agree with you here Diane. I and my friends say the same.

> They were more than happy to take the money out of my check every

> week but they are definitely putting up a big fight to give it back to me.

It's as though they forget that it's our money in the first place that

they play with to make more. And when it's our right to have some

returned, they go all white in the face and scream and run!

> <snipped>...

> I cherish the friendships I have made here on these boards. <snipped>...

the Internet is a fabulous place isn't it. I'm glad to hear it's had

such a good impact for you.

I'm glad to hear how you are getting on. How everything effects you.

And I hope that only by replying, I can lift a moment in your day.

Love

Sharon/Shaz

[Guest guest]

Diane:

You definitely have reason to feel the way you do. Please know that you are in

my thoughts and prayers.

As for your eyes, you might want to try to wear some amber colored sunglasses

while at the computer. it may help. I am legally blind but do have some light

perception. I have to get pretty close to the monitor and I have a huge

monitor. I am also light sensitive. I find that amber colored sunglasses help

with the glare of the screen. Maybe this will help you too. I hope so.

Get some rest and don't worry about making others feel bad. We are all here for

you and understand that you are having a rough time. We love you and will take

you anyway we can. I hope you feel better soon.

Blessed be,

Sam

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