Posted by Dinah on November 20, 2008, at 11:02:19
In reply to A note for the deputies, posted by Amigan on November 19, 2008, at 15:23:50
To my knowledge, nothing is going on. If you post on Social or Psychology posts tend to get responses, even if to respond with support. But on the Medication board, people generally respond only if they have relevant information. Since I don't know all that much about meds, I rarely post there.
Perhaps your posts have been about topics that people don't feel they can answer in a helpful way?
Would you welcome posts that weren't necessarily to the point, but expressed good will? Or even something like "I'm afraid I don't know the answer. Could you tell me more about it?" or "It sounds like an interesting medication strategy. Have you tried it or are you thinking of trying it?"
I know people generally want to be supportive and helpful, if they feel comfortable trying. Maybe since the Medication board is more scientific than some of the other boards, people don't feel as comfortable posting something that isn't an answer?
Which would be a shame. I hate for people to feel hurt. I've felt that way myself, and it isn't a good feeling. I remember with enormous fondness those who extended a hand to me at the beginning.
On your side, perhaps it would be helpful to phrase your questions in such a way as to open up the number of people who feel able to respond. For example, if you express what you're dealing with and include a specific question about a medication, people are more likely to respond. Perhaps not with answers to the question, because they either know or they don't know that. But they may suggest other medications, or post support to how you're feeling.
Just a thought. I don't post on the Medication board to be certain of what garners the best response there.
Dinah (Deputy Dinah)
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