Posted by Deneb on July 20, 2006, at 22:55:04
In reply to Re: I think I really do have a BPD » Deneb, posted by Dinah on July 13, 2006, at 7:45:59
Thanks for your reply Dinah.
> But do you think there's any connection between your two statements? Using your own words, do you post in such a way as to elicit replies of any sort? Or do you post in such a way to elicit positive supportive replies?
I think I do tend to post provocative posts at times. I get a little desperate for attention sometimes. I don't think I really "get" it yet. I always post expecting positive supportive posts but I'm always surprised and upset when I don't get them.
> Does it distress you more when people get upset or when you don't get replies?
Both distress me, but I think the negative responses I get upset me more than upsetting people.
> If your goal is to get supportive replies only, and you get angry replies, then you might wish to examine your methods of eliciting replies to see if it is really being effective in meeting your goals.
Yeah, I really have to learn to better get the things I want.
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