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Posted by AKC on July 27, 2001, at 14:30:25
I need some advice.
Obviously, I am fitting in - on Psycho-Social-Babble.
But, I am having problems fitting in on Psycho-Babble proper. I do okay with responding to others' posts. But I have difficulty in getting my needs met when posting. For instance, take my latest post. All I was seeking really was a yes or no response -- is nausea a symptom of Effexor XR withdrawal? I thought I explained that I didn't want to go off into other withdrawal symptoms, because I didn't want to put ideas in my head -- I don't want to think every twitch in my body as I am tapering the Effexor is related. However, the one and only responder went into great detail. Now as soon as I saw that the poster was doing this, I quit reading.
This seems to always be the case when I post a question on PB. I don't get a response to the question I post or I get a response that is off target. Am I just being too hypersensitive? Or am I missing something in the etiquette of posting (being new to discussion boards)?
Any advice?
AKC
Posted by Greg on July 27, 2001, at 14:59:30
In reply to Dealing with a particular poster - me, posted by AKC on July 27, 2001, at 14:30:25
First, the answer to your other post. Yes, nausea is a common side-effect for some people with Effexor withdrawal from what I've experienced and read in other posts. It'll pass in time.
As far as posting, if you're looking for specific advice, be specific in your questions. You know, something like "I'm looking for people with personal experience" or, "Please no technical responses, just a yes or no". Some people get very technical, some post textbook responses from the Internet, some quote personal experience. Depends on the individual I suppose. I think if you're specific about what you want, you get it...eventually.
I hope you feel better soon,
Greg> I need some advice.
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> Obviously, I am fitting in - on Psycho-Social-Babble.
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> But, I am having problems fitting in on Psycho-Babble proper. I do okay with responding to others' posts. But I have difficulty in getting my needs met when posting. For instance, take my latest post. All I was seeking really was a yes or no response -- is nausea a symptom of Effexor XR withdrawal? I thought I explained that I didn't want to go off into other withdrawal symptoms, because I didn't want to put ideas in my head -- I don't want to think every twitch in my body as I am tapering the Effexor is related. However, the one and only responder went into great detail. Now as soon as I saw that the poster was doing this, I quit reading.
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> This seems to always be the case when I post a question on PB. I don't get a response to the question I post or I get a response that is off target. Am I just being too hypersensitive? Or am I missing something in the etiquette of posting (being new to discussion boards)?
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> Any advice?
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> AKC
Posted by mila on July 27, 2001, at 23:24:27
In reply to Dealing with a particular poster - me, posted by AKC on July 27, 2001, at 14:30:25
AKC,
people are much more sensitive to the style (or tone) of the post than to its contents.
when they hear your personal story, they respond more or less with the same. if you seek simple yes/no answers, ask simple, technical questions. otherwise, you story sounds more interesting, and stands out more than your question per se.
mila
P.S. YES :)
Posted by sar on July 28, 2001, at 1:26:01
In reply to Re: Dealing with a particular poster - me, posted by mila on July 27, 2001, at 23:24:27
Psycho babble is usually too busy and unfamiliar to me, with so many posters and such a high tunover rate. I generally avoid it unless I've a question of my own (selfish).
My own experience on all of Dr, Bob's psycho sites is that the more concise you are, the more responses you'll get. Ypou ask vague questions, you'll get few or no responses. Have some sort of concise question in mind whne you post.
(BY THE WAY, i am fairly drunk right now and have not read any of your messages on PB, tho I enjoy you on PSB. PB, in my depressice state, is too mind-boggling. The best encouragement I can give you is to be as factual and brief as possible, that way ppl will understand exactly what you are asking.)
sar
Posted by stjames on July 29, 2001, at 2:08:55
In reply to Dealing with a particular poster - me, posted by AKC on July 27, 2001, at 14:30:25
If you did not get the answers you wanted, ask again. Be specific.
james
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