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Posted by partlycloudy on July 26, 2004, at 7:38:52
Sun is shining, brand new week starting, lots of fun waiting to happen. I'm filled with optimism and the hope that Babble will be a peaceful, helpful place this week. I've put those blinders on, so I'll see just what I want to see, and nothing else. Just have to cram this panic attack down where it belongs and I'll be on my way.
La-la-la-la-la! (fingers in ears)
Posted by partlycloudy on July 26, 2004, at 10:27:40
In reply to Isn't it a lovely day?, posted by partlycloudy on July 26, 2004, at 7:38:52
I'm just hoping that this week Babble will be the friendly place I came to find last October. My head is spinning with all that happened on the Admin board over the weekend. I'm not sure who was blocked or why - it sure did sound like a lot of behind the scene drama, and it left me feeling naive, stupid for not being able to figure it out, and yes, zenhussy, I am one of those outsiders you referred to there, and your comment just reinforced it.
I think the "please be civil" rules aren't really explicit enough. Taking single lines out of posts to comment on is literally taking something out of context. Not directing a reply to a particular poster is confusing, unless it's being directed to the group as a whole.
Both of these contributed to the confusion, fear and anger that pervaded the board last week. Maybe we need a new board called "Debate" where people can get into it and have interesting interchanges without sucking us in who are intellectually challenged WITHOUT the benefit of a debate. I can barely follow more than 3 posters on a single thread, thanks to my depression and side effects from medications.
I'm disappointed in myself. Very very sorry for Dinah, who was caught unawares and did a superb job in the worst of circumstances. I'm afraid to post anything on the Psych board for fear of having my experiences challenged by people who can quote professional references at the drop of a hat. I was trying to talk about my own personal experience with a particular modality, and it was quickly discounted as a bunch of unscientific bunk by a poster with an encyclopediac knowledge and no compassion whatsoever.
Well maybe it is unscientific. Maybe EMDR is working so well for me because I want to desperately for it to do so. But I don't think I'll be able to discuss my experiences on that board. Another blow for confidence and self esteem.
I'm still hurting, still angry, and I don't think it's been the least bit healthy for me.
Posted by Miss Honeychurch on July 26, 2004, at 11:13:22
In reply to Sorry for being so silly., posted by partlycloudy on July 26, 2004, at 10:27:40
partly,
You're not the only one who is COMPLETELy baffled by what is going on here! I really have no clue and can't figure out anything. I feel totally clueless and pretty unsophisticated in the workings of Babble.
Some of the things on the Admin board are VERY alarming.
I have a theory though that Dr. Bob is not intervening in order to see how online communities such as ours deal with problems.
I don't understand the psudonyms and people accusing others of posting under different names and EVERYTHING! I am totally lost.
Posted by AuntieMel on July 26, 2004, at 11:22:14
In reply to Sorry for being so silly., posted by partlycloudy on July 26, 2004, at 10:27:40
A lot of the admin stuff was "read between the lines"
And if it helps - I wasn't blocked and probably won't be. Case of mistaken identity.
And, I'm trying to get the tone on psych down and explain why some techniques don't garner friends. I *have* taken a person's side, but intend on helping defend the regulars, too.
Like you say, it's a new week. And I'm sure it will be a better one.
Posted by justyourlaugh on July 26, 2004, at 11:58:47
In reply to Re: Sorry for the confusion » partlycloudy, posted by AuntieMel on July 26, 2004, at 11:22:14
partlycloudy,
i am taking this new week very seriously,
c and i have a date planned for wednesday.
see my pdoc tomorrow.
getting out of town for friday.
going to get some supplies for a new sculture today..
everything is coming up roses..
so why do i cry?
Posted by Dinah on July 26, 2004, at 11:59:12
In reply to Re: Sorry for being so silly. » partlycloudy, posted by Miss Honeychurch on July 26, 2004, at 11:13:22
I'm sorry for the confusion. I still don't know what the best thing to do was.
I can say with near absolute certainty that Dr. Bob was gone, not playing mind games with us. And with complete certainty that that wasn't my intent either.
I'm wishing for another long period of peace and relative dullness on Babble as a whole, and on Psychology in particular. I adore dullness.
Posted by Dinah on July 26, 2004, at 12:01:06
In reply to a new sky..., posted by justyourlaugh on July 26, 2004, at 11:58:47
How lovely. I wish I were artistic.
That does sound like a lovely new week ahead for you.
Posted by partlycloudy on July 26, 2004, at 12:13:53
In reply to a new sky..., posted by justyourlaugh on July 26, 2004, at 11:58:47
It's OK to cry, jyl. It's a big week you have planned with lots of forward movement. That is scary, and I know how difficult life has been for you lately. Big hugs from me for you and c.
I get so very selfish. I look forward to our emails and I blather on about inconsequential nonsense here at work, while you're in pain. Not much of a friend, so I'll make this a big week for me too. You ground me right back to earth. It's a real gift.
Do you have something in mind for the new sculpture? What medium do you like to use?
Here. let's get a box of tissues and have a good old cry together.
Posted by Poet on July 26, 2004, at 15:47:14
In reply to Sorry for being so silly., posted by partlycloudy on July 26, 2004, at 10:27:40
<<Well maybe it is unscientific. Maybe EMDR is working so well for me because I want to desperately for it to do so. But I don't think I'll be able to discuss my experiences on that board. Another blow for confidence and self esteem.
My therapist does energy work, many would say it doesn't work either, but it does for me. Please don't stop posting your experiences on psychological babble.
Poet
Posted by TexasChic on July 26, 2004, at 16:54:40
In reply to Sorry for being so silly., posted by partlycloudy on July 26, 2004, at 10:27:40
You know the thing is, it all came down to one antagonist. I know I tried to reach out more than once and realized it just wasn't happening. At the end, I began to truely believe the person was intentionally messing with us and had no intention of wanting to be involved in babble at all. That's just my opinion though. I was afraid some of the things I said would get me a PBC, I guess I still might when Dr. Bob gets back. But I tried really hard to reason with this person and stay within the guidelines.
Oh well, with all this uproar, there's sure to be a calm coming our way.
Posted by TexasChic on July 26, 2004, at 17:02:10
In reply to a new sky..., posted by justyourlaugh on July 26, 2004, at 11:58:47
I'm sorry you're feeling so bad jyl. Why do we cry when things are going well? That's the million dollar question. But it sounds like you've got alot of cool things planned! I would *love* to do a sculpture! I'm thinking about taking a class. It just sounds so fun. I'm also considering taking up painting. I haven't tried since high school, but I really enjoyed it then and seemed to be fairly good at it. I feel like I need to do something creative outside of work, just for me. So what are you going to create? Do you know when you begin, or do you figure it out as you go along?
Well, I better get back to work. I probably won't be back online until tomorrow. But your post called out to me and I wanted to reply. I hope you get to feeling better soon!
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