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If I have, in any way, caused harm to any member of this ng, please accept my sincere apology.I know that I have not done so with premeditation but I also know that the written word or for that matter a lack of words, in response, can inflict harm.I am exposed on many levels at the present time,vulnerable; to read,write, respond or withdraw? John De
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JBOLOIDEGARAY wrote: > If I have, in any way, caused harm to any member of this ng, please accept my > sincere apology.I know that I have not done so with premeditation but I also > know that the written word or for that matter a lack of words, in response, can > inflict harm.I am exposed on many levels at the present time,vulnerable; to > read,write, respond or withdraw? John De
Sorry to hear that John. Don’t worry about me, I eventually get over everything, and I can’t think of anything that you wrote that was harmful for me. I hope you keep writing. Isolating isn’t helpful in my experience.
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Keep writing whenever you can JD.It is hard when you are in so much pain…believe me I know!!!!! You are in a bad way and support will hopefully lighten the load. Helski
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Ron, I will not isolate from the world but rather concentrate my energy into physical healing with exercise, diet, meditation and a more concrete association with my own spirituality and with nature which has always been a great source of cleansing and gathering of strength for me.I am in no position to engage in academic discourse or theory, nor in bantering.I am a natural survivor and fighter, so, I will not give up.My friends and family will remain the same.If there is adjustment to be made it will come from within with help and support. Thanks for your reply, you dumb bastard:) 
, just couldn’t resist the closing,:) Take Care, JD
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JBOLOIDEGARAY wrote: > Ron, I will not isolate from the world but rather concentrate my energy into > physical healing with exercise, diet, meditation and a more concrete > association with my own spirituality and with nature which has always been a > great source of cleansing and gathering of strength for me.I am in no position > to engage in academic discourse or theory, nor in bantering.I am a natural > survivor and fighter, so, I will not give up.My friends and family will remain > the same.If there is adjustment to be made it will come from within with help > and support. Thanks for your reply, you dumb bastard:) , just couldn’t resist > the closing,:) Take Care, JD
LOL. That makes me sad. Whenever I hear myself talking a lot about relying so much on myself it’s usually a red flag that I’m not willing to trust other people to be there for me. There’s nothing like being incapacitated physically as well, to try to avoid being hurt by others. Oy, do I have hospital stories that I could tell. Here’s to strength, wherever you get it.
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John, I didn’t get it when I read your post about being a problem here! Until I read what seems to be a followup to someone I killfiled. I too take great relief in nature. Right now, essential oils are a great relief. In particular Rose…it is THE oil for s@xual abuse survivors. Being a chronic pain sufferer faced with a decision that may impact your psyche more than the benefit derived from the procedure is a decision you can only make. I’m referring to your email to me earlier. I do believe, however, that we, as PTSD sufferers, have survived the worst. I have to believe that. If you survived the worst already then you are a survivor and can make it through this facing you. Keep yourself focused on that and not on people that are toxic =) You’re appreciated here and I look forward to hearing from you in triumph over your decision. Kristine
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>If I have, in any way, caused harm to any member of this ng, please accept my >sincere apology.
No harm to me, but thanks for your concern John. How’s recovery going? Risa Legal Notice: Receipt of this message constitutes your unconditional acceptance of agreement with all terms, conditions, conclusions and opinions, either expressed or implied, as interpreted by the author without further clarification.
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Risa, without harping it is pretty tough on all sides. I am having difficulty sorting out all the factors, there is no easy way right now and I know that all of us have had this experience at some point, I am going to proceed with my plan and hope for the best I appreciate your being here, Take Care,JohnDe
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Hi John D! > John, I didn’t get it when I read your post about being a problem here! Until I > read what seems to be a followup to someone I killfiled.
Well, I seem to have kill filed the same folk … and others I’m just ignoring :/ You are _not_ a problem here, John … you are a welcome relief from the so-called bantering and general acting out of PTSD symptoms of others more recently arrived. Do not, please, take seriously any person, including me, who attempts to ‘take your inventory’ and tell you what you should be doing or posting or whatever. And, for goodness sake, take care of yourself … more than adequately! Smile and there will be something to smile about! Nancy
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Nancy, thank you, if you promise not to put weight on your ankle, I will promise not to stand on my head:), Take Care, John De
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C’mon, John … this is a ‘do as I say’ ng, not a ‘do as I do’ ng. Besides which, now that I have an old-fashioned, really explosive with lots of coughing fits URI, I don’t feel so much pain in my ankle Anyway, I see the md Thursday for his latest assessment. Smile and there will be something to smile about! Nancy
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Nancy <ki…@cris.com> wrote in message
news:954k2s$ik3@dispatch.concentric.net… > Besides which, now that I have an old-fashioned, really explosive with lots > of coughing fits URI, I don’t feel so much pain in my ankle
Sorry to hear that Nancy, hope there is someone around to bring you warm drinks. Smiling, Margaret
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>Besides which, now that I have an old-fashioned, really explosive with lots >of coughing fits URI, I don’t feel so much pain in my ankle
Beats a UTI!
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JD- keep going. Love your posts, life is a bitch sometimes but more so for PTSD’ers. Keep battling, thoughts with you Barb
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OK … I give up. I cannot remember. > Beats a UTI!
Somebody want to remind me of the definition of UTI? At least I know it’s not the same as a STD. At least I hope so. Speaking of which, I got this in e-mail yesterday: The three most powerful people in the USA now are named: Bush, Dick and Colon. Smile and there will be something to smile about! Nancy (who is going out for some Vicks after a long hot shower; I wish I could take oral antihistamines for these symptoms but they conflict with my important meds. :/)
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Nancy, UTI, urinary tract infection,non STD although co-relation is always checked. JD
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Bush, Dick and Colon ohhhhhh….. I need a new Depends!
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> Nancy, UTI, urinary tract infection
Thanks John … haven’t had one of those in about 6 months. And, I surely keep a stock of cranberry juice near at hand. Smile and there will be something to smile about! Nancy
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Nancy <ki…@cris.com> wrote in message
news:9541kt$60c@dispatch.concentric.net… > Do not, please, take seriously any person, including me, who attempts to > ‘take your inventory’ and tell you what you should be doing or posting or > whatever.
thanks Nancy, I’ll try to remember those words when the going gets tough in this ng 
> And, for goodness sake, take care of yourself … more than adequately!
thank you I will > Smile and there will be something to smile about!
as always > Nancy
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>>Besides which, now that I have an old-fashioned, really explosive with lots >>of coughing fits URI, I don’t feel so much pain in my ankle >Beats a UTI!
I’ve had both UTI and URI at the same time. I’ll take the UTI anytime. coughing like Nancy describes hurts so much. And the broken ribs aren’t too much fun either. Risa Legal Notice: Receipt of this message constitutes your unconditional acceptance of agreement with all terms, conditions, conclusions and opinions, either expressed or implied, as interpreted by the author without further clarification.
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UTI=Urinary Tract Infection. In lieu of Vicks, you can use mustard (prepared) to decongest yourself. Risa Legal Notice: Receipt of this message constitutes your unconditional acceptance of agreement with all terms, conditions, conclusions and opinions, either expressed or implied, as interpreted by the author without further clarification.
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Ok … I can take this thread to a new low. > I’ve had both UTI and URI at the same time. I’ll take the UTI anytime. coughing > like Nancy describes hurts so much. And the broken ribs aren’t too much fun > either.
Whatever happened to azo-gantrisin? That wonderful color kinda made up for all the rest of the problems. What really irks me is that, although I’ve been talking about this (since Saturday?). it wasn’t until this morning, at about 4:30 a.m. after a sleepless night, that I came to and figured out about the Vicks and a shower, and took some action. Talk about habits of a life-time: self-defence doesn’t seem to be my strong point. :/ I really am tired of being able to talk about something with my outer voice and not hear it with my inner voice. I’m told that this separation is evident in most PTSD patients and I, miracle of miracles, seem to have developed this ‘attribute’ better than some. I know … complain, complain … I even decided to take some aspirin for the muscle pain about an hour ago … finally I figured that out. Smile and there will be something to smile about, but don’t make me laugh, pls. Nancy.
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Hi Risa! > In lieu of Vicks, you can use mustard (prepared) to decongest yourself.
On my upper lip? Smile and there will be something to smile about! Nancy
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>> In lieu of Vicks, you can use mustard (prepared) to decongest yourself. >On my upper lip?
No silly. As a plaster on your chest. Of course it will leave you slightly jaundice looking. Risa Legal Notice: Receipt of this message constitutes your unconditional acceptance of agreement with all terms, conditions, conclusions and opinions, either expressed or implied, as interpreted by the author without further clarification.
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>Of course it will leave you slightly >jaundice looking.
get the brown stuff and you could have a safe tan!!! LOL =)
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