Beautifully stated, Lisa. That is exactly what I was alluding to in my first post--I was too upset them to state my feelings as clearly as you have. Thanks!

Brad

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WOW! Be ready to take some flak for this one..lol

I believe I know what you are saying BUT alot of us here no matter what we wish or how we feel or how positive we try to stay it won't change how sick we are.

If someone told me that I am as sick as I am because of my thought patterns or because my pain makes me think negative I would say your crazy!

I actually did have someone TRY to say once that I was making myself sick and that anyone that was sick was guilty of the same, needless to say I dont have anything to do with them anymore.

I beleive we have the power to help ourselves by being as positive as we can be but to say that you can will yourself to be well, it could happen but it is few and far between.

I would have to say alot of times when I am feeling sorry for myself I come on here to remind myself that I don't have it near as bad as others on here. I don't believe anyone comes on this site to garner self-pity and even if they did that is what we are here for right? Is this not a support group?

I have had numerous illnesses for 17 years and after years of crippling illness found remicade and it has given me the hope I had just about given up on. I also take some of the highest form of pain relief and there is nothing wrong with that, THAT is what pain meds are for. I won't apologize for being sick, coming here for support, taking drugs or occasional days when I feel sorry for myself and I can say thank goodness for KickAS because they have helped me in soooo many ways and I have developed friendships here that I wouldn't give up for anything.

Lisa