Posted by tina on April 27, 2002, at 11:20:57
In reply to Re: I'm glad you understand (I don't!) » Dr. Bob, posted by jay on April 27, 2002, at 1:11:18
> Bob, I likened PB in many ways to a support group. I have noticed a *dramatic* drop on the main PB of replies 'older' PB'ers could contribute to, but don't since they prefer to have their exclusive domain. (And many have even admitted they like having their problems only discussed with an 'exclusive' group of people. If even an informal group therapy or counseling session was run like that, and only certain rules applied to certain people, it would be a disaster and quite a nasty thing.)
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> I honestly believe we are taking away from newer people who may get less support because of this new setup. I think all's you would have to do that is to calculate some numbers on who is in the 2000/2001 groups, and what they are providing to the main PB vs. pre-2000/2001 groups.
> I think you should also look at the number of replies vs. requests for help, as well as length of threads on PB. Please, don't ignore this negative impact. I know you don't mean it to be such, but we can't ignore the numbers and impact/level of support on PB.Jay
I can't remember who posted it or which board it was posted on, but someone said that they don't post at the PB board anymore because "if they see another *weaning off effexor* thread, they'll go crazy" or something to that effect. This is one of the main reasons I believe that the PB posts have decreased. OT's now have a place to post where most of the other posters already know what they are taking, what they are talking about in therapy and how long they've had their illnesses, what weaning feels like and what new med side effects are so we don't need to go over it again and again and again. The same questions are being asked over and over on that board and frankly, if the poster simply searched the archives before posting, they could easily have their questions answered without a word on the actual board.
It's just easier to discuss one's situation with the ones who already know all about it. I confess it's a real pain to have to explain one's "cocktail, past traumas and therapy sessions" with every new person who joins the board. The OT's don't have to anymore and it's comfortable and familiar once again.But, that's just my take on it.
T
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