Philzone.org Discussion Board: Archive 2004: Hep C Archive: The Dragon is at my Door

Found out in April HepC,just had biopsy& Ultra sound wednesday. I'm scared.Meds sound brutal. But i have to do it..I guess. Reading the post here has helped to get some insight as to what I'm in store for. I miss the Dead...scared in Boston. Does anyone know any support groups in Boston

Hey Brian
You've come to the right place. I'm a newbie too, but have been made to feel real welcome and comfortable with all these phine pholks. They are incredibly knowlegeable and supportive.
There hasn't been one of us who hasn't been scared....couldn't be more normal if ya tried. But back to what's great here.....EVERYTHING!! I'll bump up the information thread. Believe me the more you know the less freaked you'll be.
Your among friends.
Welcome to the best dragon slaying arena there is!

Peace Ceilidh

Brian
Welcome to our humble hep c zone. You now have a seat on our magic bus and you don't have to go through this alone. Just for today I have come to believe that the opposite of fear is faith.So stay close. We good some grate brothers and sisters here. Keep coming back to hang with us!!
Peace Rob

Welcome aboard Brian!
Fear is a natural feeling to have. You will get through this. There is much good will and wisdom on this site which is sure to help you cope with the ups and downs of dragon slayin.

Now is the time to begin telling the dragon that he ain't welcome at your door and that you are strong and you will kick his ass. Positive thoughts help!!

Peace,
Hoff

Welcome Brian. Don't be afraid to ask questions and learn about this thing. We have all been where you are now.

Hang in.

Hi Brian
I'm glad you found us!!
First, take it easy, take a breath. There's time enough to learn all you can, ask questions, and hang with us for a while.
Treatment can be a chore (I'm at week 32) but it is DOABLE and there's even some phun to be had while you do it. Around here, nobody fights this alone. I've made lifelong freinds right here.
Pull up a chair- keep us all posted as you get nearer to starting.

Welcome aboard. I too was diagnosed this past summer.....The overall view does sound very scary...but this sight has shown me remarkable people. It is up to yu. But I start next month...Pegasys.
Please review all info esp Hep C Awareness...this gives you very good links to help. I love these people and we will all be here for you!
Lots of Good results for people also on this site esp recently.
Come on back now, ya hear!

Hi Brian.
I am on week 10 of treatment. After I was diagnosed - like 3 months before I started treatment - I found one of the hardest things was not being able to tell anyone - I did lots of online research and came upon this part of philzone - which was so wierd because I used to be so active on Dead.net many years ago - spent many summers and new years eves at shows - but didn't realize this spot exisited - it was so grate to be able to talk totally open with the folks here that have for the most part tried, danced to, experienced, experimented, used, many if not all the same events that led us all here and going through as we go do treatment.....so I welcome you..and also thank everyone on this site - there is grate strength and love here - Brian - use this site to help yourself kill that dragon...for me it was like returning to my roots but with a lot more wisdom to share and hear from fellow travellers...good luck..keep coming back and feel free to ask and post any feelings you have - it really helps a lot.

Your in the right place...lots of fellow dragon warriors here...check out the info thread..lots of good info to be had and WELCOME..peace, mack

Welcome Brian,
Wow...another New Englander Dragon Warrior joining the ranks of the "Pin Cushion Brigade"; the East Coast contingent grows. I believe the best support one can have is right here on these threads. There is always someone here to help you answer the many questions you may have. This great site and phamily are a treasure trove of valuable advice, support, love and information. I've yet to discover better.

Rest easy....kick back and make yourself at home.
Fear not but fear itself.

Brian,

A hearty welcome from Big Chicago!! The worst part of the treatment is the pre-treatment fear. Don't let it get you. Do feel free to come here with questions, complaints, jokes, rants and rages. We're here to help one another in the battle against the dragon, and if I do say so myself, we do damn well at it. Pull up a stool, the smoking lounge is over there, and remember: No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted.

Best of luck,

Jim

Hey Brian-
Welcome to the Pfamily of alot of great people,
who really care and who will support you when you
really need it !! I was diagnosed with Hep-c in
1999, but probably had it since the early 1970's !
When I was facing a biopsy, I was really helped
by all these Pfolks on the zone !! I consider
everyone on the Zone as Pfamily !!!
On the 29th, I see my Doc to review my recent test
results, and will probably be starting the tx
treatment and I am worried about the side-effects,
and if I will make it through it !!!!
Anyway, welcome again to the Best support group
on the web !!! Check out the info, and get involved with all thats happening !!!!
Stay cool and keep on Truckin'!!!
I'm still tokin' the bowl and feeling good !!!!

An Old Hippy/Deadhead,

Bruce

Comes A Time

Comes a time when the blind-man takes your hand, says "Don't you see?
Gotta make it somehow on the dreams you still believe."
Don't give it up, you got an empty cup only love can fill,
only love can fill.

Been walking all morning went walking all night
I can`t see much difference between the dark and light
And I feel the wind And I taste the rain
Never in my mind to cause so much pain.

Comes a time when the blind-man takes your hand, says "Don't you see?
Gotta make it somehow on the the dreams you still believe."
Don't give it up, you got an empty cup only love can fill,
only love can fill.

From day to day just letting it ride.
You get so far away from how it feels inside.
You can't let go cause you're afraid to fall,
But the day may come when you can't feel at all.

The words come out like an angry stream.
You hear yourself say things you could never mean.
When you cool down you find your mind.
You got a lot of words you've got to stand behind.

Comes a time when the blind-man takes your hand, says "Don't you see?
Gotta make it somehow on the dreams you still believe."
Don't give it up, you got an empty cup only love can fill,
only love can fill, only love can fill, only love can fill.

Everybody thanks for the warm greeting's,it's 9 degree's today in Boston. I see my Dr. on Monday and that's when I should and hope get all the details. Not enjoying the season. My X wife is of no use and the one who has my heart is in Florida
But I'll hang in thanks you you all...and my wonderful therapest (sp?)

Brain
You know the darkest hour is just before the dawn. It's pretty nippy in North Jersey NYC City area. My season had not been the best but I got some gratitude in my attitude.If you ever wanna chat on the land line e mail me anytime. You sound like your acceptance level is pretty balanced. Stay close. Peace Rob

Im about 150 miles due west of you Brian, and also welcome you here at the website support system par extraordinaire! The answers to a lot of your questions and response for a lot that you will encounter will find receptive feedback here. Im at week 26...and Id say, doing really quite well..Its up and down for sure, but as youll hear or have heard already..its DOABLE! Its about -10 this morning at my house deep in the valley, but warming up nicely to around 10 'in the Village" already!

Again..welcome!