Posted by cubic_me on March 7, 2005, at 5:57:18
In reply to Re: immediate concerns » Dr. Bob, posted by cubic_me on March 7, 2005, at 5:25:38
I would certainly prefer someone to come here and say what they are about to do (or have done) than leave them completely alone in those awful feelings. Alex suggested that people would call 911 if they weren't allowed to post here, but many people's reason for posting here rather than anything else is that it is anonymous. I have never even thought about calling anyone IRL when I have been in that position - sometimes you are so confused you want someone here to suggest it to you, so that you know it is a valid option.
I think that trigger warnings should be mandatory on such posts, however. It is important that other posters/readers of the boards can protect themselves if they feel vulnerable.
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