tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2549590948850807878.post6842321226289100174..comments2023-11-05T06:11:01.162-06:00Comments on Blindbeard's Multiple Sclerosis Blog: Making The RoundsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2549590948850807878.post-69853048609795249592008-09-13T09:30:00.000-05:002008-09-13T09:30:00.000-05:00As usual you hit the nail right on the head. (One ...As usual you hit the nail right on the head. (One of the reasons I ready your blog and am a follower). One of the great thing about reading other blogs is when I'm blue they make me laugh (i.e Braincheese and often YOU), they help me find the latest information and they provide support. Of course, not ALL face to face support groups are "touchy feeley". It depends on the facilitator. I'm the facilitator for my local MS group. We are NOT "touchy feeley. We B&^ch about our disease, the treaments, the "crap shoot" of it all. (THEN hug and sing "We are the world" while we roast marshmellows. KIDDING). Seriously, like a comfortable pair of blue jeans, you have to find the best "fit" and what works for YOU. Support groups aren't for everyone. Neither is MS. :) Your blog is awesome. One day I'm coming to Nebraska to meet you!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890715800273372678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2549590948850807878.post-68409129036930548192008-09-12T22:02:00.000-05:002008-09-12T22:02:00.000-05:00Oh my---Of course I thought of something else to s...Oh my---<BR/><BR/>Of course I thought of something else to say, Blindbeard. I went to Joan's chat room tonight ("A Short in the Cord.") Such a nice, friendly woman. It was me, her, and another Delaware woman, and we discussed support groups, 9/11, and other MS organizations. Check it out. I hope she gets a slew of people there in the future. I'm gonna write about the experience soon.<BR/><BR/>Another person I forgot about is Diane ("A Stellar Life"), who always has controversial, interesting topics. She is very genuine and doesn't mince words.<BR/><BR/>That's it! I've already run on at the mouth....<BR/><BR/>Goodnight.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17421022098477662697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2549590948850807878.post-56914693558514344972008-09-12T17:53:00.000-05:002008-09-12T17:53:00.000-05:00Okay, you didn't mention my blog but that's okay. ...Okay, you didn't mention my blog but that's okay. I do enjoy the ones you mentioned and I stop by yours because you often make me laugh.<BR/><BR/>I've had MS since at least Dec. 2004 with a vengeance but not diagnosed until Dec. 2005. I read DR's blog often because I am a teacher also and know the demands of both students and MS.<BR/><BR/>No, MS is not really a gift but the fact that I can blog now and openly write whatever the flip I want is my gift.<BR/><BR/>Time to start living, even if you piss your pants once in a while. I heard the best folks do it (wink). As a matter of fact, I had a run-in with peeing the bed last weekend. Nice way to start the middle of the night!<BR/><BR/>WeebsWeeble Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00050260796290008851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2549590948850807878.post-43779294538319015192008-09-12T17:32:00.000-05:002008-09-12T17:32:00.000-05:00Thanks for the mention and the perspective. I am ...Thanks for the mention and the perspective. I am an MS newbie. I was diagnosed in April and at first it was easy to put a smile on the disease but that's wearing thin as I try to work. <BR/><BR/>You are right about the what ifs. They don't help. It is hard not to think about them when I start every new week at work feeling like hell and wondering how I'm going to make it. The truth is, I need to focus on one day at a time or I won't make it.<BR/><BR/>You all may be right about the meds but I actually suspect that my angst is from an existential crisis, not a chemical imbalnace. Nevertheless, I could use the energy boost so time will tell.<BR/><BR/>I find all the social invites exhausting. While those things are suppossed to be fun, I am overwhelmed by just taking care of business while I feel crappy.Denver Refashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681030016057155728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2549590948850807878.post-15312127784154599802008-09-12T16:46:00.000-05:002008-09-12T16:46:00.000-05:00I agree. I love going to Nadja's (Denver's) blog ...I agree. I love going to Nadja's (Denver's) blog because she is so honest and sincerely nice. And my mom was an ESL teacher, so when she talks about the strain of teaching, I can totally relate. I saw it with my mom every week night.<BR/><BR/>A really great depression site is Merely Me's, which can be accessed through her widget on her blog home page. She has my favorite writing style, because sometimes I can imagine her talking to me as I'm reading an article. <BR/><BR/>I don't get a lot of time to read the blogs, but I do occasionally stop at Brain Cheese's site, which usually makes me laugh.<BR/><BR/>Anne at "Disabled not Dead" is great, and I can imagine her talking to me also, especially when she gets emphatic and uses exclamation points!!!!! Love it.<BR/><BR/>These are off the top of my head. Lisa I enjoy because she is a leader and organizer of bloggers. Tough job. And you, Blindbeard, I enjoy because of your candor, defiance, and lovely writing style.<BR/><BR/>Everyone blog on!...<BR/><BR/>JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17421022098477662697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2549590948850807878.post-89863321749153860302008-09-12T09:55:00.000-05:002008-09-12T09:55:00.000-05:00Awww shucks there Blindy. I'd put your blog right...Awww shucks there Blindy. I'd put your blog right up there in the "tell it like it is" with irreverent humor and honesty category.<BR/><BR/>And.... my MS is a gift ;-) <BR/><BR/>It has replaced my shyness and lack of confidence with a burning desire to tell folks "the truth" as I see it.<BR/><BR/>So I say - blog on my dear, blog on.Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.com