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(Message started by: Kris_in_SJ on Sep 24^th, 2005, 7:16pm)

Title: So, why is it?
Post by Kris_in_SJ on Sep 24^th, 2005, 7:16pm

That so many people register as Newbies, ask a question or two, maybe introduce themselves a little, then never show up again?

Are they simply not a message board type of people? Do their cycles end and that's that for a few years? Are they cluster "wanna-be's"? (God forbid!)

Just a curiousity question ....

Kris

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Sean_C on Sep 24^th, 2005, 7:23pm

meegrainers ;;D

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Ree on Sep 24^th, 2005, 7:27pm

watchit Sean!!!!!!!

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Sean_C on Sep 24^th, 2005, 7:28pm

on 09/24/05 at 19:27:07, Ree wrote:

watchit Sean!!!!!!!

LMMFAO sorry Ree, no offence ;;D

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Carl_D on Sep 24^th, 2005, 7:50pm

I would like to think that most of them go out of cycle, or get the info they needt o fight the CH. Some could be logging in from work only and don't have the time to spare getting online much. Who knows?

Peace,
Mack

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by rossimft on Sep 24^th, 2005, 8:05pm

I am a newbie. I have just finished my cycle. I am still here. I have mostly been reading comments and sizing up the personalities here. I am a bit shy I suppose, or just don't want to upset the flow of things here, but I'm listening!! ;;D

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by AussieBrian on Sep 24^th, 2005, 8:33pm

Perhaps they've found a life outside of ch.com.

Nah. Silly me.

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Sean_C on Sep 24^th, 2005, 8:38pm

on 09/24/05 at 20:05:57, rossimft wrote:

Don't be shy Ross, we'll love ya for who you are, not to worry ;;D Just be you, nothing more nothing less ;;D

Sean..................................

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by rossimft on Sep 24^th, 2005, 8:47pm

on 09/24/05 at 20:38:43, Sean_C wrote:

Don't be shy Ross, we'll love ya for who you are, not to worry ;;D Just be you, nothing more nothing less ;;D

Sean..................................

K. well then in that case woo hoo!!!
[smiley=girlflash.gif]

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by gMike on Sep 24^th, 2005, 9:04pm

This is a great site for obtaining information and it equips folks to deal with their particular brand of misery. Some get what they need and leave. Others (me) get a lot of info and just lurk and post only when they have something to contribute.

It's hard to jump in with the regulars when you're a newby and don't know your ass from a hole in the ground. As my Mom used to say, Best to keep the shut mouth until you know what's going on!

Mike

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Sean_C on Sep 24^th, 2005, 9:30pm

on 09/24/05 at 20:47:47, rossimft wrote:

K. well then in that case woo hoo!!!
[smiley=girlflash.gif]

ROTFLMMFAO there ya go [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Jonny on Sep 24^th, 2005, 9:40pm

on 09/24/05 at 20:05:57, rossimft wrote:

I am a newbie. I have just finished my cycle. I am still here.

THAT, is what I love to here X2....out of cycle and still kicking with the folks!

Good for you and us, thanks!

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Kevin_M on Sep 24^th, 2005, 10:21pm

I came and went at first a couple times, happy to have just any relief. Thought things would go ok on my own but had to hit rock bottom first before I came back and stayed. Live and learn. Glad I had a place to come back to, helped a lot. I owe, forever.

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by nani on Sep 24^th, 2005, 10:29pm

I think that many of us (except maybe Jonny) entered slowly and cautiously. I felt kind of intimidated at first. Everyone knew everyone else. I felt like the new kid in school. Once I finally started getting my feet wet, I just jumped right in. By then, I'd been lurking for months and had even been registered for a while.
Of course, some folks go away until they're back in cycle.
I've PM'd at least 4 different people in New Mexico who posted once and never even picked up my PMs. :-/

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Jonny on Sep 24^th, 2005, 10:39pm

on 09/24/05 at 22:29:09, nani wrote:

I think that many of us (except maybe Jonny) entered slowly and cautiously.

LMAO.....I was here under a week and told a dude that "If it was up to me you would have no air to breath" ;;D

All I knew was that after twenty something years on my own with this fuck in my head nobody was going to make me leave CH.com and I was not about to leave on my own. typing to the guestbook felt like I was talking to someone that knew what I had been through, when I hit the message board....Whooa!!! ;;D

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Lizzie2 on Sep 24^th, 2005, 10:42pm

Jonny,

And it wouldn't be the same without ya! ;)

Carrie :)

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by rossimft on Sep 24^th, 2005, 10:52pm

I'm with you Jonny, I have had to deal with this shit for 20 years with people looking at me as if I was retarded or completely overreacting. Finding a bunch that COMPLETELY understands my problems is AMAZING. Even though I have just ended my cycle, I have no plans on ditching this group. I feel like I've found something that has been missing from my life for all these years. Thank you CH.com. [smiley=hug.gif]

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Jonny on Sep 24^th, 2005, 10:59pm

on 09/24/05 at 22:52:41, rossimft wrote:

I feel like I've found something that has been missing from my life for all these years.

Its called "Understanding" and what a relief it is to find after all those years searching for it!!

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by sassy_lady on Sep 24^th, 2005, 11:14pm

This site & everyone here saved my family & marriage, & my insanaty!! I will not leave!!
I Love you all!!
Lots of Love Jolene

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by cootie on Sep 25^th, 2005, 12:57am

ech.......I think with sum when yer done yer done.......far as a cycle and all and maybe don't want too much of a reminder so they kinda dispear for a while. But am sure they keep this place in there hearts. But it is nice for people to stick around and at least support those with questions or that need a few laughs too.....entertainment crew Pam

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Charlie on Sep 25^th, 2005, 2:34am

Glad you're sticking with all the brain-damaged wackos here. Jonny and Don are exceptions. They're not really here; they're figmant's of each others twisted imagainations. http://subscribe.smileygenerator.us/all/albums/aiwan1//not_i.gif?SSImageQuality=Full

I spent a week reading the guestbook before coming here. My puter was new to me and this was the first MB I encountered. No matter the subject of a MB, this place is unique. It's full of information and help on a very nasty disease but also the people are worth the trip. http://www.subscribe.smileygenerator.us/all/albums/0riginals/gossip.gif?SSImageQuality=Full http://www.kolobok.wrg.ru/smiles/standart/punish.gif?SSImageQuality=Full

Charlie http://smiles.ru/coll/mitek/crush.gif?SSImageQuality=Full

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by LeLimey on Sep 25^th, 2005, 3:51am

on 09/24/05 at 21:04:40, gMike wrote:

It's hard to jump in with the regulars when you're a newby and don't know your ass from a hole in the ground. As my Mom used to say, Best to keep the shut mouth until you know what's going on!

Mike

It sometimes feels a bit intimidating to be "new".. everyone else seems to know each other, there's a lot of banter going on - you wonder how you will fit in. We all know that, we were all new once! We are a very diverse bunch of people, from all over the country, from all over the world in fact. We come from different backgrounds, different lifestyles, different religions - we are probably one of the oddest mobs you will ever be a part of!
We are all cluster sufferers though and we know just what you are going through, the pain, the fear, the relief of having finally found someone you can talk to who REALLY understands what you are saying! No one here will ever tell you to stop eating chocolate or try two aspirin and lie down for a bit!
We are all united here by one thing, PAIN. We ALL suffer with Cluster Headaches. Either as a sufferer or a supporter of a sufferer but we all have pain. Its either the pain of getting hit over and over again or the other pain, of seeing someone you love in agony and not being able to stop it for them. I know which one I think is harder to bear.
So jump in! Start a new topic. Feel free to ask all the questions you want, you can't ask anything dafter than I have! (but remember, the only daft question is the one you wanted to ask and didn't) We are all learning stuff every day and sharing the benefit of our experiences, good AND bad.
You will make friends here like no others you have ever had, I know I have. Finding ch.com has changed my life, for the better and I know it will for you too.

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by AussieBrian on Sep 25^th, 2005, 5:22am

And there's always the sex, of course.

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by LeLimey on Sep 25^th, 2005, 5:42am

on 09/25/05 at 05:22:03, AussieBrian wrote:

And there's always the sex, of course.

There is?! Oh yeah.. the bug pics! ::)

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Kate in Oz on Sep 25^th, 2005, 6:07am

"Others (me) get a lot of info and just lurk and post only when they have something to contribute. It's hard to jump in with the regulars when you're a newby and don't know your ass from a hole in the ground."

I agree with you Mike... I'm a bit shy and it's hard to find the right footing.

Having said that, not a day goes by since I found this site that I don't get on for a look. I am so thankfull to you all for still being here, sticking around sharing your stories. And don't havin' a laugh make a difference :)

My cycle this year was short (thanks to advice found here) painful - well goes without saying - but I have hope now! What a difference to know that you're not suffering alone. I think of the times when I truly thought I was loosing my mind - untreated ch's oh my god!!!! HELL

This site has been a godsend to me, thanks

Kate

P.S. you can tell I'm a newbie - can't get the quote working :P

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Kris_in_SJ on Sep 25^th, 2005, 9:36am

I think this sight has been a godsend to all of us, Kate. I guess that's why I'd like to see more people sticking around awhile. My cycle ended well over a year ago - 2-3 years till the next one if I'm lucky, but I'm still here and have learned more every day on how I'm going to deal next time around.

On another plus side, I think once you pass the 100 posts mark, you get the word "veteran" under your name! Boy, I couldn't wait to get the word "newbie" off my posts!

Hugs,

Kris

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Jonny on Sep 25^th, 2005, 9:50am

on 09/24/05 at 21:04:40, gMike wrote:

It's hard to jump in with the regulars when you're a newby and don't know your ass from a hole in the ground. As my Mom used to say, Best to keep the shut mouth until you know what's going on!

Mike

Mike,

Whenever I log on and see your name I know who you are, your no newb, Dude.....so shut up and start typing....LOL ;;D

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by seasonalboomer on Sep 25^th, 2005, 4:56pm

I showed up here after clicking through a number of times over the years to the main site and skipping by the message boards, because I wasn't a "message board kind of person".

Finally last February I came into the boards and you all can't get rid of me. What I got from the site I will never be able to fully repay. But I try, by giving the occasional compassionate, sound feedback (mixed in with the wisecracks and the providing of a good argument when one is called for).

I wasn't sure what to do at first, just hanging around. Still haven't but I'm doing it anyway.

Scott

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Barry_T_Coles on Sep 25^th, 2005, 6:35pm

;)I'm hooked this is the best drug I know of and no'ones going to take it away from me.
Who would want to leave this family anyway? ;;D

PFD's
Kind Regards
Barry

Title: Re: So, why is it?
Post by Carl_D on Sep 25^th, 2005, 6:43pm

Quote:

so shut up and start typing

As a wise man once said:

just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing just keep typing.... ;;D

Peace & welcome aboard the Cluster-Train,
Carl D