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>While I am sure Joseph Duggan's emphasis on self discovery >and taking responsibility for one's illness is well meaning, I >think there are definite dangers in buying into this philosophy. >Those who can't discover the way in which to cure themselves could >fall into despair, self blame and further depression. Not everyone >has the time and money to explore all the possible alternate >philosophies. Thank you Mary. :-) I couldn't have said it better. (As a matter of fact I *nearly* said it worse but I was afraid it might sound like a flame.) >The implication seems to be that illness must stem from some >weaknesses in the will or character of the person afflicted. I also read that 'implication' in and would like to let Mr. Duggan know that I've recently struck up a friendship with David by email and by telephone and I find him as strong of will and of character as anyone I've ever met (and *then* some.) >I am very much in favor of self discovery, positive thinking, and >humor as ways to deal with illlness, but I think As for 'humour', anyone who can joke about the "Kinesia brothers" (Dys and Brady) and sign an 'Open Letter to God' , "Shaking and baking in Northern California" doesn't *need* to spend a lot of time and money exploring all the alternate philosophies. He can teach his own to others Thank you again Mary for helping me put my .02cents worth in. :-) Helen Spence