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(Message started by: eyes_afire on Mar 9^th, 2003, 3:35pm)

Title: Damn
Post by eyes_afire on Mar 9^th, 2003, 3:35pm

Hell is here. >:(

I guess I should be glad for the past couple of months. Although I've been getting shadows daily, my last actual CH was in October. Until this weekend. I'm afraid they're back. 2 nights in a row waking up at 4:40am, pulling myself out of horrible nightmares and into horrible reality of CH... wimpering at the O2 tank and trying to make deals with every deity imaginable. I hate this shit. Historically, February and March are my worst months so I knew I was living on borrowed time.

I'm sorry folks, I just had to vent. I can't think straight right now and its taking me forfuckingever to write this.

http://home.att.net/~witchfinder/toilet_claw_smiley.gif

Damn >:(

Title: Re: Damn
Post by cootie on Mar 9^th, 2003, 3:42pm

I am so so sooooooo sorry your goin thru this eyes......I'm wishing you PF days ahead........got fingers,toes,feet,eyes,hair and tatts crossed for ya..........Pam-Coots-notta-practicein-contorsionist

Title: Re: Damn
Post by Roxy on Mar 9^th, 2003, 3:58pm

Eyes, I'm so sorry this has hit. Wish there was something I could do to make it better. Maybe since it waited late to hit, it will be a short trip for you.

Thinking about you and wishing you PFDAN,
Tracey

Title: Re: Damn
Post by jonny on Mar 9^th, 2003, 4:15pm

You know what you have to do, Bro

Build an arsenal of what ever works for you, stand your ground and beat this MF'er back to hell.

You got all of us as supporting troops so you know your not alone in this.

Good luck, dude.

..............................jonny

Title: Re: Damn
Post by cathy on Mar 9^th, 2003, 5:03pm

Hi eyes_afire..sorry the beast has returned keep strong, keep fighting and know we are all here for you...sending you my very best vibes...

Cathy

Title: Re: Damn
Post by JDH on Mar 9^th, 2003, 5:35pm

Sorry to hear that Eyes. Hang tough (stay hard ;)) and vent all you want, that's what we're here for. You just gotta beat this like you always do.
Hopin' it'll be a short one and you get back to reality soon.
pfdan's to you
Jim

Title: Re: Damn
Post by suzy617 on Mar 9^th, 2003, 5:51pm

Eyes,
Sorry the beast found your address again. Hang in there, we all know you can beat him at his own game.
Take care,
suzy

Title: Re: Damn
Post by 2late on Mar 9^th, 2003, 6:06pm

damn it eye's this aint' what i want to hear!, hang tough 'bro, i got hit 3 night's straight last week,thought it was the start, WRONG! been 4-day's & i'm ok,good luck to ya! ..........Jack

Title: Re: Damn
Post by Lori on Mar 9^th, 2003, 6:10pm

:(
Sorry it's back. Hope it ends soon! Fight it all the way!

Title: Re: Damn
Post by BruceD on Mar 9^th, 2003, 6:24pm

Man Eyes, sorry to hear it's back for you. Hey, look on the bright side, we're already almost 1/3 the way through March. Seriously, I hope that 2003 is a better year for you than 2002 was for me with the Beast. Take care & stay strong.

Later
BruceD

Title: Re: Damn
Post by Woobie on Mar 9^th, 2003, 7:50pm

Im sorry, Eyes...
:'( :'(
Time to kick ass.....!!

Tina :-*

Title: Re: Damn
Post by Mastifflvr28 on Mar 9^th, 2003, 8:18pm

awww eyes....sigh.

Sorry kiddo,
You got ammo?
Mast

Title: Re: Damn
Post by Charlie on Mar 9^th, 2003, 10:18pm

Rats.

Damn sorry. Gotta try my system. Ya got nothing to lose.

Dr. Wright's Circulatory Technique

This is not transcendental meditation, imagery, relaxation, or anything psychic. It's entirely physical and takes a lot of work and concentration. Give this method a good workout. It’s not a miracle, but it’s been helpful to many.

When I was diagnosed, my neurologist said to treat this as a vascular problem. I was told to concentrate on “redirecting” blood circulation in order to retard flow to the head. This is done by trying to “send” blood into the arms and hands or other extremities. When properly done, your hands will become warm and redder with increased circulation. I also found it easier to concentrate on one hand.

This relieves just slightly, the pressure on the affected vessel, which indirectly causes our pain. We all have this ability but it can be exhausting. I was often able shorten my attacks from about half an hour to no more than a few minutes. Sometimes, when awake, I could entirely abort the attack IF I KEPT AT IT. Often, I would suffer only minor discomfort instead of excruciating pain. Do not stop just because your hands are warm or redder. Keep this up until you are sure it's subsided. If you let up or lose concentration, it’s very hard to restart this process. It may take some time but when this works, the relief is almost immediate.

I learned this from the doctor in a few minutes. He simply told me to try to keep blood away from the head. He thought it easiest to concentrate on the arms and hands but any place that works for you is fine. He said to think of it as "filling your hands" with redirected blood. It’s important to keep at it THROUGH the pain. This will be difficult, but it’s the only way this technique will work. Don’t let up until you are sure the attack has ended.

This will not always work, but I think it will always have at least some effect on the severity and duration of the attacks. It can be useful between medications or while waiting for some other drug to take effect. All it takes is a little practice. It was fairly easy to learn and what I'm writing here is more than I got from the doctor, as I've drawn from my own experience.

When awakened in horrible pain, it’s very hard to focus, but I think it’s always worth a try. This costs nothing but hard work, is harmless, non-invasive, and it gives us a fighting chance.

I wish you the best of luck - Charlie Strand

Title: Re: Damn
Post by Mark C on Mar 9^th, 2003, 10:33pm

I am sorry it's "hammer time" for ya eyes.....hang in there and fight the good fight....hopefully this is going to be a short one. Good luck!
PFDAN's,
Mark

Title: Re: Damn
Post by farmboy on Mar 10^th, 2003, 2:04am

Hey , i thought i was coming down from an episode and have been free for 2 weeks now and BANG tonight get awakened and i have one right now. I have been in an episode since the 2nd week of Jan.

Title: Re: Damn
Post by ZAIRA on Mar 10^th, 2003, 2:04am

Damn'd Beast >:(... Oh Eyes, SIGH :'(.
Sorry your having such a bad time :(, stay strong you are not alone.

I think of you :) :-[,
Zaira :-*

Title: Re: Damn
Post by Ann on Mar 10^th, 2003, 9:17am

Kick his ass Eyes!! We're all behind you cheering you on!

special hugs just for you!
Ann

Title: Re: Damn
Post by echo on Mar 10^th, 2003, 9:21am

Sorry to read that the SOB found you once again. Stand your ground. Kick his ass!

Hope this is a short one for you this time around.

Title: Re: Damn
Post by Woobie on Mar 10^th, 2003, 10:11am

KILL THE BEAST.. KILL THE BEAST .. KILL THE BEAST

What movie is that from??? Or is it a song? I know it's somthing... help me out.... is it a pink floyd song? UGH..cant remember.

Anyhow.. been a couple of days.... how are you Eyes?

Tina :-*

Title: Re: Damn
Post by cerebus on Mar 10^th, 2003, 5:42pm

Damn is right.... sorry man, hang in there.
Pray that the spring cycle is a short one. I'm due any time now too actually. So we can battle together.
Ramon

Title: Re: Damn
Post by Slammy on Mar 10^th, 2003, 5:57pm

Damn Eyes!
Hang in there bro and kick it's ass! Like Jonny says..load up on what works and do battle!

Slammy 8)

Title: Re: Damn
Post by eyes_afire on Mar 10^th, 2003, 6:35pm

Thanks everyone for your support. Sorry for venting, I always find that going back into cycle is devastating. Time to pick myself up and soldier on. I hope I get rid of this. Whatever I did yesterday afternoon...
:-X
... maybe helped me avoid this morning's CH, because it didn't come this morning. I hope so. I hope it's not just another dirty beast trick to play with my mind. I have mixed feelings of hope and despair.

Title: Re: Damn
Post by Jarvis on Mar 10^th, 2003, 10:59pm

Whatever you did do it again. Maybe the collective power of all the wishes here helped. . Adding mine for no pain hope you kick the beast back to hell where he belongs.