Posted by drummer (209.105.135.166) on July 01, 1999 at 08:32:55:
First of all let me apologize. I’m in a “mood”. I’m in the “mood” to tell everyone what to do. I’m sorry. Let me explain. Some of you may have read Todd’s post about him E-mailing his local television station about doing a story on cluster headaches. He received a quick reply of interest. Todd later posted that someone else from the board was also going to be interviewed by their local television station. Guess who that idiot is? That’s right, me. YA HOO!!!
After reading and seeing all the “hub-bub” about Dr. Goadsby’s discovery about cluster headaches, I got excited. Before I gave my brain a chance to “think”, I picked up the phone and called three local television stations in my area. I called ABC, CBS and NBC. I asked to speak with the medical news reporter at all three stations. I received their voice mail. I left the same message on all three recorders. Here is what I said:
“Hi my name is Dave. I have cluster headaches. Have you ever heard of cluster headaches? Have you read the recent news about a Dr. Goadsby in England who just made a major advancement in the understanding of cluster headaches? I have seen many, many, many, many, many, many, many reports on television about migraines. I have never seen a report about cluster headaches. Would you be interested in doing a segment on your news show about cluster headaches? If you would, please call me at _____ Thank You”.
Guess what? All three stations called me back. Guess what else? All three stations are going to come to my house and interview me on television. They are going to interview my doctor too. I didn’t have time to warn my doctor about this. I hope he doesn’t mind. I figure it comes with his territory. I forgot to tell each station that the other stations are interviewing me also. Oh Well.
Now that my brain has had time to “think” about all of this; my brain has decided that I am terrified. I have to come across to these people as serious. I hope I can pull this off.
I feel so alone. Would you guys do me a favor? Will you make your brain stop “thinking” for a couple of minutes and call your local news stations? I will feel much less alone that way. Thank You.