masumeh Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Hi everyone, It's been a long time since I posted or read posts, but finals are over now and I have something on my mind to say here. I just wanted to thank everyone for coming and sharing and helping each other. This forum has helped me cope with the disease in practical terms. It's not just the practical tips though, and the general feeling that I'm not alone. It's how we discuss the emotional factors involved in living with dysautonomia....the process has a strong effect, a positive one. I recently had a major episode in public, which used to really affect me emotionally because I felt so embarassed by it...but thanks to some discussions we had here in dinet, I was really OK with it. I remembered some of the things people said, like how everyone who sees the fainting just wants to help, and it's so nice that people are just genuinely concerned, so why should it be embarassing... It didn't convince me at the time I read it, but it really helped me in the moment when I was coming back to consciousness and looking at about six people staring at me. Usually, this kind of thing would stick with me, and I would avoid going out, avoid people, etc. This time, I just felt normal. Even the next day, it didn't bother me; I didn't even think about it much. I'm just glad that people are so nice. Thanks again. Masumeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Burschman Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 That's great, Masumeh! I'm glad you were able to "bounce back" so quickly.I, too, am very grateful for everyone here. You are all so kind and helpful.Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryfw Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Amen to all of the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw4790 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 I am glad that this time it worked out better! It is good to be able to not let all of this overly affect us, and to realize that it is what it is. But it makes us stronger. I am glad you were able to find support and help to get you through it! I can only hope that I can always deal with it that well!!!I too am glad for all the support here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deucykub Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 Your story brought a tear to my eye. It really is wonderful to have a place to go for emotional support, isn't it?I just appreciate you all so much! I'm so happy to hear that you were you better equipped to deal with syncope in public, masumeh. Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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