by MarioMangler on July 12th, 2010, 5:33 pm
Absolutely. It's a wake up call to appreciate what you have in life. And to stop living such a hectic, stress-filled selfish existence. BFS will almost always make you a better person in the long run. You just have to appreciate it for what it is. Your body is telling you to slow down and to enjoy the scenery you are seeing along the way.
In the big picture, BFS is really sort of a blessing for most people. It tends to make you start eating healthier, exercising more, and spending more time doing things that you love to do. It also makes you a lot more empathetic and compassionate to others, because lord knows we all go crazy (or come close to it) the first few months. Once you've gone that far over the edge and come back, you can't help but be more empathetic and understanding of what other people go through in their lives. Stuff like that can only make you a better person in the long run.
This is something that Basso and many of the old timers used to preach around here, and I never really understood it until recently. BFS isn't a disease or a curse. It's not a cross to bear. It is a gift. You will be a much better person in the long run, you just have to learn to accept it.
BFS FAQ:
1. No, that's not bulbar
2. No, the location doesn't matter
3. Yes, we have all had that symptom
4. No, you're not the exception
5. No, that's not ominous
6. No, you don't need an EMG
7. Yes, you will be fine