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Post by paul55 on Mar 12, 2008 16:50:29 GMT -6
Hello folks
I hope everyone is well. I have decided to leave the forum and persue other interests. My wife tells me that I spend too much time on the computer anyway, that I should be out doing something constructive. I guess she's right! Oh well. Such is life. I really don't have much to offer at this point anymore anyway, so I'll be moving on.
I wish everyone well, and Godspeed with your recovery both physically and mentally. If I ever need another surgery, I'll know where to go to get some support.
God bless everyone
Paul
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Post by tc on Mar 12, 2008 16:56:22 GMT -6
No, please don't go! Can't you check in once a week or so?
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Post by vickie on Mar 12, 2008 18:40:05 GMT -6
I agree, of course we all have other avenues to follow but you could check in once a week and let everyone know how you are doing and what is going on with life. I value your insight from your posts even though I'm new here.
If you do decide to go though, Godspeed and good luck to you, we will all be wishing you the love and happiness
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Post by 8338 on Mar 12, 2008 18:48:51 GMT -6
Paul,
I've been with this group 5 years and used to be on it a lot more because I was home recovering. I do take a break every so often but I always find that I have to check back because these are the only people who understand. Go forth and spread the news of sct's
Barb
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Post by msweeney on Mar 12, 2008 22:45:23 GMT -6
Paul:
Have fun with the time you will be spending away from the computer. Know that this is always a plce for you should you need it. I have enjoyed your input and wish you well!
Matt
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Post by chickiet on Mar 13, 2008 5:24:27 GMT -6
Best of luck to you, Paul. I agree with the concensus opinion - check in weekly or even monthly with just a note to let everyone know how you're doing. At last report you were decreasing your neurontin - wondering how/if that worked for you, etc.
Keep us informed if you can - but in the meantime, best of luck and hugs from all of us.
Chris
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Post by ScrapHeap on Mar 13, 2008 12:02:32 GMT -6
Paul, While I would not and am not going to try and tell anyone what to do, I would like to give you some things to consider. 1) Do you still enjoy reading and/or posting on this (or any other forum)? If yes, then please reconsider. If you or your wife feel you spend too much time on it, moderation is a good practice in all aspects of one's life. 2) Did this come up suddenly or has it been an issue for a while? I've found often that when my wife complains about something, she is actually complaining about something else - also often unrelated to the expressed complaint. It's worth exploring just to be sure. We all have needs and we don't always make them clear. Especially to the ones closest to us. 3) As far as not having anything significant to offer, I disagree. We can learn from anyone and everyone. Sometimes we don't learn a thing. And that's OK too. Sometimes we get on this forum and make posts about our (all but) "routine", daily life experiences. There is no pressure and no need to feel as though you or anyone else has an obligation to make profound statements on a constant basis. We do share very personal details sometimes about our lives. But we don't have to do that to make significant contributions. This forum is here for us, and I suppose, to raise some level of awareness about sci's. I found this forum in a pinch once I was diagnosed. I had less than two weeks from diagnosis to surgery date. And though I'm on my way to some sort of recovery, I still look forward to reading posts and posting here. I take a break from it, sure. But it is so reassuring to know it's here if/when I feel the want/need. I can't be thankful enough for that. My wife use to tell me I spent too much time on the phone and traveling around the country to promote, run operations, play and fellowship over a hobby that yields me zero profit. And to some degree she was correct. Even today I still do and plan on doing it. I love doing it. It is a big part of who I (still) am. I usually respond with the same when I get objections..... Yes, maybe I do spend too much time on it sometimes. You spend more time shopping for stuff we don't need and you spend far more than I do. I will curtail my hobby activities in an amount directly related to you cutting back on shopping sprees. Well, since that ain't gonna happen.....  I hope you reconsider if you wish to continue. I wish you and your family well if you have made a decision you agree with. -Mike |
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Post by went on Mar 14, 2008 1:48:57 GMT -6
My family used to be all "You do too much heroin. Why don't you go out and do something constructive?"
I'd be all "Why don't you just let me do what I want to do? What I want to do is this heroin."
None of that ever happened.
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Post by Joel on Mar 14, 2008 15:43:44 GMT -6
I think Went is still in his parallel universe. Maybe what he is trying to say is for you, Paul, to go ask yor parents before you go and do something you're gonna regret, like leaving us!! Sorry, momentary weakness there. Have a good life Paul. We'll be here if you ever want to check back in. I think too, that it is good to get away from this site once in a while.
Joel
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Post by bethann on Mar 14, 2008 16:12:03 GMT -6
Paul,
Sometimes it is good to get away for a little bit....But you will be back! It is nice to check in with friends once in a while!
Beth
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