I'm glad it's not just me. I thought everyone had blocked me because of my "controversial" posts lol. Hope you're having a good day, Pup!

I'm sure people do Pup, but sometimes life gets in the way and people get busy :) It's not that they don't want to support each other but sometimes things pop up...Just seems its happened for everyone at once! I'm sure they'll be back asap! :)

Yeah, I've noticed that too. I've been extremely busy with work, mostly working 12+ hour days. I also go through phases of wanting to talk about endo. Sometimes (usually more when I'm having flare-ups or other issues) I get a lot out of talking about it. Other times, I just need to move on and focus on other things. I think I'm in a phase now of needing to focus on my job.

After my last post here I was staying away from talking about Endo, just because 1) in too much pain to chat/typeand 2) my emotions were too raw to have a normal human conversation.

Have had lots of pain from both Endo related issues and my neck alignment issues. Migraines = no internet time for me.

Can't help but wonder what perspective members perusing this sight might think...If no one's keeping a conversation going, the site doesn't appear "active".

Oh, I understand feeling busy, overwhelmed and in pain. I do to, BIG TIME. I understand the need to separate and distance yourself from talk of endometriosis. However, I think we think more about ourselves and our feelings than we do those in need.

I'm just saying that this forum has helped us. Let's pay it forward=)

Hope everyone has a fun weekend with pain levels low=)

HUGS- - -Pup

I make an effort to help others here, though there is no expectation of me or anyone else to do so. However it's nice that we all do encourage and share advice with one another. I do because I am naturally empathetic and love all people, regardless of health, wealth, politics, religion, etc. I may be financially broke, but my love is endless.

I had to take care of me for a while. Pain does cause depression and, in that case, I and many others here strongly advise people to stay away and focus on other things than Endo. I spent a lot of time at the dog park. It made my dog happy to run and play, I was out in nature, and I was with people. Even if I was just sitting on a bench listening to their conversations, it really helped to get out and be away from "endo" for a while. Keeps one from sinking lower in depression and thinking bad thoughts. I know what it's like to be suicidal and make every effort not to sink to that low level ever again. We've lost so many Endo sisters to suicide! :(

Also, I've had family members going through rough health issues of their own (including cancer!). They came first this month.

Oh, Perseveres...I pry the fingers of suicidal thoughts from my neck every morning, so believe me, I know what you're saying. It's good that you are taking care of you and your PUP=) That's my point...There are some days I log onto this sight just to connect with someone...anyone. It's not about "having" to be here.

I understand relatives who are either sick or dying, too.

I've spent most of the summer in self-isolation with shingles in my eye/face, fearing blindness...being told by my doctor that if I don't reduce my stress levels, it will slam the lid on my COFFIN. As for the pain and sadness of endo...I wish that I could just not think of this wretched disease too, but it is my constant companion.

My post was not meant to be inflammatory. My intention was to get conversations started AGAIN with people talking and sharing. It doesn't have to be all bad...We can share a laugh or two as well. You need only to look at my avatar to know that humor is a saving grace for me.

I do hope you have a good weekend where the laughter exceeds the tears. That's really what most of us need.

HUGS of Support to you and your family=)

~~Pup

I've just gotten to where I don't like coming on here very much anymore. I just don't usually leave feeling very good......and I don't feel very supported....so I have to take breaks.....some times very long ones!

Gah,...my absence mostly has to do with the fact that I'm so all out busy this summer. My dad is disabled so I've had to take on extra responsibility helping my parents with there business. Then I have my own online business and part time job that I need to do then dealing with all my cancer and endo apts etc. I've barely had time to myself. I can't wait till labor day is over so I can go back to my normal schedule!!!

But I've been thinking about all of you and hoping everyone is well and will be posting more as time goes on. Sending everyone healing light! Hugs!

I think it's important to think about yourself first...I'm no good to anyone if I don't look after myself first and think of my own needs! Yes others need help...but if i'm struggling to keep my head above water the last thing I can comprehend is helping someone else when I am drowning myself...

Once I can "cope" somewhat, then I make sure my fellow friends are ok....I know how selfish that sounds, and it is, I know that. But the best advice I give anyone struggling is be selfish and think of yourself 110% FIRST... then when you have more spoons spare, then offer a helping hand.

I recently on facebook left all groups associated with this disease except one and even then I'm not as active. Because I felt like I was drowning, I was no good to anyone and I knew I couldn't offer anything productive up.

I know you're intention was not to be inflammatory, and all good intentions :)

Hopefully people start trailing back in feeling somewhat okay after their short (or long) hiatus, be it for support or to offer support.

Hope you've had an Okay weekend ladies (or dare I say...even perhaps a great one!?)

Hi Pup! and Hi everybody! I have been feeling guilty about being MIA on here the last few weeks. It is my busy time of the year at work and I have been at work for 10-12 hours a day and taking work home with me as well as starting another semester in grad school.
I am getting ready for my 2nd lap on the 15th, and like taters said, just trying to take care of me. I sure hope that people would be comfortable reaching out to me for support, but it wont do them any good if I havent taken any time for me.

hope everyone is doing well!

Even when I'm MIA from this site...My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. We are all true endo sisters and though sometimes we may be absent from DS...we are all still very connected. I love this post speckled pup! There is nothing worse than staring at the computer screen and clicking refresh...praying that someone is out there listening to your cry and plea for help, prayers, support and/or advice. problem is i think is that there are so many other groups out there on facebook for endo...that i myself am guilty of getting sidetracked on. Still...DS is home for me. It's where we can all post the truth (good and bad) and not worry about talking about crappy doctors or having anyone monitoring our posts...etc. It's sometimes hard to be so close to you all tho...especially after a good friend and endo sister of mine (and others) that i met on here died...it's been difficult to log in...and i have to admit that it caused some of my avoidance. Still....DS saved my life and has prevented me many a time from drowning in despair...so i do my best to at least check in everyday...and even if i can't type or don't respond to any posts...please know that i'm always here. Love and hugs to all you! ~Jenny