Abduction Digest, Number 51 Saturday, March 7th 1992 (C) Copyright 1992 Paranet Information Service. All Rights Reserved. Today's Topics: Unusual experiences Book Remarks Secret Life Re: Personal Experience Re: Book Remarks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: David.Jacobs@f21.n1010.z9.FIDONET.ORG (David Jacobs) Subject: Unusual experiences Date: 2 Mar 92 06:44:11 GMT Bill, thank you for your thoughtful message. I do not think that it would be ethical for me to reply to you directly about your situation in public. The best that I can do is to talk in general terms. Generally people who have had abduction events will not remember the event per se, but will remember circumstances surrounding the event. Those circumstances might be similar to what you have described. People will describe repeated UFO sightings, unexpected out of body experiences, the appearances of "ghosts," seeing inexplicable lights or balls of light in their room, seeing figures around their bed, and so forth. Having had these experiences does not necessarily mean that a person is an abductee. But it does mean that there are suggestive areas that might be looked into. Looking into these events, however, is for most people a very important decision. If one finds out that one is involved with the abduction phenomenon, then one's life tends to change--permanently. Once a person finds out what has been the cause of these events is, the very state of knowing can cause a certain amount of disruption in one's life. There is an "upside" and a "downside" to finding out. The downside is that people tend to get temporarily depressed over the knowledge, they tend to feel emotionally isolated when they meet with ridicule after telling friends and family what has been happening to them, they tend to fear that the events will happen again, they can develop sleep disturbance problems, and so forth. The upside is just as important. When people finally decide to find out what is happening to them and their suspicions are confirmed, confusing elements of their lives now have an explanation. For the first time they are able to understand exactly what has happened to them and to apply that to a great many aspects of their lives. The cathartic effect of remembering the events for the first time is invaluable in relieving psychological pressure and anxiety that might have been built up over a long period. They find themselves in the unique position of finding out completely new information about their lives, something that rarely happens to most people. Finally, they know. Knowing is the first step to emotional and intellectual control over the situation--something that they have never had before. So, finding out is a serious decision. The most important factor to remember is that one must see a competent researcher. Unfortunately there are few around. I do not know where you live so I cannot see if anyone is in your area who is experienced. I know this sounds terrible, but I would suggest that anyone you select should be familiar with my new book. It does not matter whether they are researchers or therapists. There are good and bad in both groups. What is important other than having a thorough knowledge of the phenomenon is that the person is sympathetic, empathetic, and sensitive to the feelings and needs of the client. I'm sorry to be so general, Bill, but I think it is best to be armed going in for all people. Via SPITFIRE Bulletin Board System - Version 3.1 -- David Jacobs - via ParaNet node 1:104/422 UUCP: !scicom!paranet!User_Name INTERNET: David.Jacobs@f21.n1010.z9.FIDONET.ORG -------------------------------------------------------------------- From: David.Jacobs@f21.n1010.z9.FIDONET.ORG (David Jacobs) Subject: Book Remarks Date: 4 Mar 92 07:20:39 GMT Jim, thanks for the posting. I had already seen it but I appreciate your effort. The book seems to be stirring up controversy. It has not been reviewed in the standard journals yet (except Kirkus reviews) and I am hoping that it will be favorably received. However, the material is pretty "far out" so I am not sure what to expect. Thanks again. Via SPITFIRE Bulletin Board System - Version 3.1 -- David Jacobs - via ParaNet node 1:104/422 UUCP: !scicom!paranet!User_Name INTERNET: David.Jacobs@f21.n1010.z9.FIDONET.ORG -------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Michael.Corbin@p0.f428.n104.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Michael Corbin) Subject: Secret Life Date: 5 Mar 92 06:04:00 GMT David, I have just received a copy of your book. I am getting ready to plow into it, but I wanted to let you know that I think the cover is outstanding. Looking forward to reading it! Mike -- Michael Corbin - via ParaNet node 1:104/422 UUCP: !scicom!paranet!User_Name INTERNET: Michael.Corbin@p0.f428.n104.z1.FIDONET.ORG -------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Linda.Bird@f37.n114.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Linda Bird) Subject: Re: Personal Experience Date: 5 Mar 92 06:16:00 GMT Hi Bill, I read with interest the account of your personal experience. Would you be kind enough to post an address as I would like to send something to you. I want to assure you that I'm an trustworthy old soul and have been on Paranet for over a year. I almost croaked with bronchitis these past two months; that's why you haven't seen me on the board! Kindest regards, Linda Bird -- Linda Bird - via ParaNet node 1:104/422 UUCP: !scicom!paranet!User_Name INTERNET: Linda.Bird@f37.n114.z1.FIDONET.ORG -------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Linda.Bird@f37.n114.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Linda Bird) Subject: Re: Book Remarks Date: 5 Mar 92 06:21:00 GMT Hi David, I can't wait to read your book and will be purchasing it from Arcturus Books in Georgia in a day or so. (I can only afford one book, so I choose yours! <:-) Kindest regards, Linda Bird -- Linda Bird - via ParaNet node 1:104/422 UUCP: !scicom!paranet!User_Name INTERNET: Linda.Bird@f37.n114.z1.FIDONET.ORG ******************************************************************************** For permission to reproduce or redistribute this digest, contact: DOMAIN Michael.Corbin@paranet.org UUCP scicom!paranet.org!Michael.Corbin ****************A**B**D**U**C**T**I**O**N****D**I**G**E**S**T******************* Submissions UUCP {ncar,isis,csn}!scicom!abduct Submissions DOMAIN abduct@scicom.alphacdc.com Admin Address abduct-request@shemtaia.weeg.uiowa.edu Mail to private Paranet/Fidonet addresses from the newsletters: DOMAIN firstname.lastname@paranet.org UUCP scicom!paranet.org!firstname.lastname ****************A**B**D**U**C**T**I**O**N****D**I**G**E**S**T*******************