Posted by Michael (209.135.71.91) on July 28, 1999 at 08:27:11:
In Reply to: Re: It's all personal choice. posted by David Chalfant on July 27, 1999 at 18:59:05:
David,
Pain tolerance is learned and it takes a lot of effort and desire to learn to deal with it. A CH'er has to come to the point where he/she will no longer let CH's rule his/her life. It is really easy to become depressed and feel self pity when you suffer from a chronic illness.
David, everyone can build a life around them and be successful. It's hard but never impossible for anyone. It takes incredible determination - something one lacks when one is depressed.