========================when I found CWE it was a saving grace. I'm too strong of a guy to have to admit to any frailties or have the time to do so to a doctor face to face. :sad: sure sure sure
besides, medical care can get expensive, and it can also lack the first-person relation of issues
"the other day ____ happened to me..." can mean a lot more than "I've seen many patients who have expressed that ____ happens to them"
and many {hugs hugs hugs} in return
Peter
well put! I am female and feel the chip on my shoulder growing when i go to see a doctor. I have been active all my life, and have from time to time thumbed my nose at the medical community. I feel like when i do see a doctor, at every appt. they put a big fat "N" (nut) by my name on my chart. I feel insecure, defensive, and like i willed myself to have this wonderful diagnosis. The flip side is, i have had my share of pity parties, and feel entitled, but i just can't stay there too long or my husband starts giving me weird looks, kind of similar to the ones i give him on occasion.
From reading your posts, your sense of humor is a real asset, cause we all really need it dealing with all this fun.:bigsmile: