Posted by Rockets on July 3, 2000, at 18:32:25
In reply to Re: please be civil, posted by dj on July 3, 2000, at 14:07:28
Very nice dj. I agree. I too must admit that the greater struggle with psychological issues, problems, and medications overshadows our philosophical squabbles.. I mean perspectives ;). We who have been unfortunate to experience one condition(s) or another [severe anxiety attacks in my case] know the great pain experienced by true sufferers. I am getting better and feeling my oats again but it has occurred to me that if we lose sight of how vulnerable some of the readers still are and how in need of all our insight and encouragement they really are, we are doing themselves, ourselves, and this environment a real disservice. It's ok to have an opinion and voice it but I agree that there's a time and a place. Also, you have to look at who you're engaging. Someone two weeks into recovery for severe depression is not anywhere in the same frame of mind as a person experiencing dramatic gains after a full year. While I do want to make my opinions known and believe I am entitled to them.. I want to do so in an appropriate manner.
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