Posted by Jerry on October 14, 1998 at 04:31:07:
In Reply to: Re: psychologist with cluster, some recommendations posted by Jeremy on October 13, 1998 at 15:59:28:
Hi Jeremy
Yes, you are speaking my language regarding the smoking issue. No. I am not insensitive to the smoker's dilemma, as I have that dilemma myself! I know there does not seem to be a direct correlation between smoking and clusters. However, in my case, the more I smoke, the more frequent and intense the clusters. But I realise that I cannot and should not generalise.
I am convinced that there's is a total and permanent cure for this cluster thing. Somewhere. Which is why I appreciate the existence of this message board, as I have a feeling that we, the sufferers, are going to find that cure ourselves. I am particularly concerned about our individual self esteems, meaning that we internalise "a victim" perception of ourselves, particularly a "helpless victim" perception. I know it feels like this for all of us, and at present I do not have any new answers. But with the help of everyone involved and suffering from this terrible thing, let's keep going for a permanent and total cure...it is out there (or in ourselves)...we simply have to find it.
In the meantime, thanx for talking to me...we all have each other, and that's more than amazing!
regards
Jerry