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Posted by dari on July 3, 2000, at 14:20:17
I recently posted to a thread regarding bipolar illness which I share and I thought that I could add some insight. The end result of this post and subsequent responses were nasty and unnecessary. Ultimately Dr. Bob posted a "Be Civil" post in an attempt to end the negativity and ferocity of some of the posts.
I found this site and believed it to be a good sounding board to share concerns re meds, questions about mental health issues and general wellness.
I am trying diligently to heal from what has been a terrifying ride with mental health issues and crazy meds. The decompensation of an innocent post is unfair to the person who originated this post.
I guess at this point, I'll just say thank you to all of you who have assisted me with past questions and those who assuaged hurts that sometimes come up.
I will not be reading this board any more. It's not worth it when the hurt outweighs the salve. Please take care of yourselves. dari
Posted by noa on July 3, 2000, at 14:38:56
In reply to I'm really sad about the negative threads, posted by dari on July 3, 2000, at 14:20:17
I am sorry your experience was so painful here. I understand. Recently, I took a break for a few weeks from this board because of the negativity that has developed here in the past few months. Since coming back, I have tried to stay out of the negative threads as much as possible. Now, I only read some of the threads. Unfortunately, along with this strategy, I miss some good posts.
First and foremost, you need to take care of yourself. And if leaving the board is the way you do that, then that is what you need to do. I agree--the negative threads are sad. I am sorry to see you go, though.
Posted by danf on July 3, 2000, at 16:17:36
In reply to I'm really sad about the negative threads, posted by dari on July 3, 2000, at 14:20:17
one of the things that happens to us is hurt where none was intended.
we take that hurt & make it bigger.
There was none meant for you.
sending you good vibes. please apply it liberally.
wish it was magic & could make all your hurts go away.
Posted by Oddzilla on July 3, 2000, at 17:36:40
In reply to please dari, posted by danf on July 3, 2000, at 16:17:36
> one of the things that happens to us is hurt where none was intended.
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> we take that hurt & make it bigger.
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> There was none meant for you.
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> sending you good vibes. please apply it liberally.
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> wish it was magic & could make all your hurts go away.
Posted by Cindy W on July 3, 2000, at 21:19:56
In reply to Re: Well said (n/m) » danf, posted by Oddzilla on July 3, 2000, at 17:36:40
> > one of the things that happens to us is hurt where none was intended.
> >
> > we take that hurt & make it bigger.
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> > There was none meant for you.
> >
> > sending you good vibes. please apply it liberally.
> >
> > wish it was magic & could make all your hurts go away.Dari, I agree with the others that the negativity is sad. Whatever you decide to do, best wishes and hugs to you! (I just start skipping over posts by people who tend to be negative.)
Posted by shar on July 3, 2000, at 22:48:24
In reply to Re: Well said (n/m) » danf, posted by Oddzilla on July 3, 2000, at 17:36:40
Dari,
I re-read your first post and found it a very eloquently worded statement of what you were experiencing, and I really liked the way you asked for feedback (to hear from others who had similar experiences, etc.).I want this to be a safe place.
It is unfortunate that on this board, someone (any poster) could take your experience and tell you what you really think/feel/mean/should do/should be or do any other of a number of unsupportive things.
Gee, that's how I grew up! People feeling free to step all over my own statement of what something is like for me, and tell me it isn't so, and sometimes why it isn't so, and then what I should be feeling (if I was normal), and why my own experience was wrong (abnormal).
Whew!! Took a lot of work to get on the other side of all that. And, I can't always stay beyond it, can still get sucked in to believing I am wrong or at fault or abnormal, whatever.
Anyhow, I sure wish you had had a better experience. I think you are dealing with a LOT right now, and I want you to feel you are not alone, and that you can freely share your own experiences.
Not saying this very well. I guess I hate it when people who are reaching out get the rug pulled out from under them.
Shar
Posted by Kath on July 4, 2000, at 10:12:34
In reply to Is it safe yet?, posted by shar on July 3, 2000, at 22:48:24
Dari - when I first started visiting this site I was really scared by some negativity that was directed at others. It does happen sometimes, unfortunately. It took awhile for me to feel safe. I'm glad you're doing what you need to for yourself & I'm sorry you had a bad experience. If you ever decide to try it again, there are lots of wonderful people here, who are totally loving & supportive.
I send you loving thoughts, and do what's good for you, you're worth it. Love, Kath
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