Posted by Scott on October 18, 1998 at 04:29:08:
In Reply to: Living In Hell posted by Marcus on October 14, 1998 at 01:31:15:
Although I know cluster pain, your's sounds worse than mine. Such pain for such duration and loss of sleep can warp your reality to one of hopelessness. It is not a hpeless situation, I know you know that, but its impossible to ignore the despair and anger you must feel. There are many of us who would jump in our cars to come and sit with you through this, if we lived in such a society, but we don't. Many of us do care though, and wish you could get at least a brief escape from the pain and get some rest. One thing I recommend is distraction. Rent some videos and keep them cranking or perhaps some books on tape or internet surfing. They may help you pass the time. When I am suffering (chronic CH for a year now), one thing I want to be reminded of is that someone recognizes I am hurting and that they care. From the follow-ups your getting, it sounds like many do. I hope you can rest soon.