My Apologies

[kiddthekatt]

Good morning,
    I have been down for a while due to a severe flare that refuses to let me have peace. I've been working very hard on having more patience with others, and thought that I finally found the zone I needed. Evidently I didn't. Last night I answered a post and it was not nice. I found most of the original thread offensive. It was not directed toward me, but I felt that it was.

   I know how severe this disease can be, and I know that one can become totally handicapped because of it. I am a member of a support group in my town and we meet twice a month. The folks in the group range from moderate to severe in their Fibro. One lady has been in her wheelchair for over a year, she is not over weight, in fact she is a tiny little thing. So I do know for a fact that any of us could be in her shoes. I was offended by this poster because I felt that she was making accusations against some of the members here and it was uncalled for.

    I just wanted to apologize for roaring in running my mouth when I should have just left it alone, but then I would have gotten totally stressed out and right now I don't need that. I enjoy this forum and I am so happy I found it when I did. I had bee a member in another on-line Fibromyalgia forum and to be honest, it was not a nice place to be. I'll leave it at that. I so appreciate the help that I have gotten here, you all have been so good about sharing important information and just being there when we needed anything. I love you guys.


gentle hugs
Angel

[scaredmom330]

I guess I need to apologize too because my reply wasnt nice either. I just don't understand people who come on here for the first time and blast us. I have never seen anyone give medical advise and most people don't want "sugar coating"  just honest opinions and experiences...so I guess I am with you girl... and need to apologize to all the members...


take care

[VaBreeze]

I'm so sorry to hear you are flaring like this and that the stress caused you more pain.  I know you have been through so much lately.  Please don't feel that you need to be apologetic for anothers lack of understanding, support or ignorance.  You held your ground with the knowledge that you have about the illness because you live it every day.

We are so happy you to have you as part of this forum and your opinions are always welcome.  I have also been in other groups which weren't anywhere near as honest, straightforward and factual as this one is.  It's those like yourself who make it wonderful for all here.

Please take care, get some good rest and I pray you feel better soon.  We care about and love you too!

[selmaS]

I totally understand where it all came from.....and I know what would happen if u held it all in.


U stated ur opinion and that of many members quite well.

"selma"

[PlateletGal]

I understand and I'm sure all of us here understand. I feel the same way, especially when people say, "CFS isn't real". But if they are going to make such an ignorant statement, then I figure they have to listen to me ramble on about the diagnostic findings in CFS patients. I figure if they are ignorant about CFS... then I'll cure their problem. ; ^)

Hugs,

~PlateletGal