Posted by David Chalfant (208.30.14.100) on July 12, 1999 at 16:52:15:
Hi you all. It seems like this year has been tough for many of us,me included. I turned 40 last march and came to realize that 40 -50 seem to be peak years for many. I plan to finish my degree in Guidance and drug education. I spent most of my years partying and playing music. But I am at a stage in my life where I must plan for the future. I fear havin episodes during the school symester. I have been chronic before And know how disabling Ch's can be to my life. I suppose I am experiencing a mid-life chrisis. My doc seems to think so. I try to project a positive gleen on the future but fear I will Have to with draw from school. If I make it, will I be unemployable due to my CH,s ? I do think this site and the formation of OUCH and other related sites will eventually clear of the fog
of the uniformed and will propel Us and better affordable treatment will be available. I wish things could go quickly, but I know it takes time and may be I can get oxygen in the smaller tanks. I will be attending school at VSU, GA. Fortunately, I can register with Special Services on campus. But huffing Oxygen in class will be personally hard to handle and I fear it will distract others. I suppose this is just as much a challenge as my most current fears. My parents worry about my Ch,s and realize the effect it may have on completing my degree. I feel pressured and as though my time is running out concerning college
Have any of you all gone chronic during their 40's and 50's? Has anyone managed to get through college with CH's. I still feel like our time is comming; I just wish things would happen faster for the search for a
constantly reliable treatment
Thanks for reading this
Pain free days dc