Every single person that has posted is exaggerating what I said.
I'm not saying to never talk about it, to call it some ridiculous Harry Potter unmentionable name, or to deny it and hold it in.
I do and have dealt with my Cf, I've discussed it openly here on this site with everyone, I've gone to therapy for years to openly discuss it. But the way of life, or path I am talking about is merely different than the one you are talking about. I'm not saying to hold it in-I'm only talking about people that feel the need to discuss it and dwell on it every single day-and I don't care what you say, that isn't healthy. I'm not talking about any of you in particular, but I have come across some cfers that are obviously obsessed with this, and its not healthy.
And Emily and Lilith-like you mentioned that just b/c you are the type that embraces it and jokes about it that doesn't make you sucidal or negative-That point is well taken. Remember everyone that in turn, people like me that don't have the same approach in dealing with this illness aren't in a dream world or not facing reality or in denial.
This is only a difference of mind set. I don't think anyone should have to feel that they have to belong to the negative or the positive club.
As to Rami's initial issue, to be honest I do disagree with his statement. In life I feel that it is all relative. Someone with my background for example, a person that went through the same exact things as me with my parents leaving me and me going through the foster system could be really messed up for the rest of their life and have tons of problems. I was able to handle it better than most fortunately. It all depends on how you look at it. To be honest-I'd rather have cf than be blind, but I know my husband and family would disagree strongly. There are people I see at the mall-parapalegics (sp) and severely crippled or retarded people and I do think to myself, it could be worse. At least I am independant and can live most of my life caring for myself.
But I would not call Cf a kind or easier hand of cards by NO means.
I do respect Rami's words however and his expressions. He was not making a statement to tell others how to feel or view cf, he was expressing his thoughts. And I do agree with some of his feelings.
