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Posted by AdaGrace on October 24, 2004, at 20:34:20
have been run off of this site, and not by Dr. Bob. It's not a matter of feeling hurt or put down. It's a matter of getting extreemly tired of the fighting and constant referenced to posts and what people say. I feel like projectile vomiting. Just ask my kids, I can get the green rotating head as well. I miss talking to people on here, and I have only been coming here a month. This was the only place I could go to get support. I stopped therapy, and I don't think my meds are working. Why doesn't anything work for me? I consider myself a somewhat inteligent person (sometimes) but now I just feel stupid once again for getting caught up in something that doesn't work for me.
Posted by octopusprime on October 24, 2004, at 20:58:21
In reply to It Astounds Me How Many People, posted by AdaGrace on October 24, 2004, at 20:34:20
adagrace:
i haven't been posting much but i haven't been run off yet.
my philosophy on this site: take what i like, leave the rest. i am getting more than what i pay for out of this site.
i'm not in therapy either adagrace, and i really don't think my medications are working either. i think my doctors gave me a lousy workup.
nobody really knows what works for people. the doctors are doing their best with their educated guesses. and we're all human.
it's the divine pain of being human that i think people with illnesses really relate to.
i wonder if kafka would have benefitted from prozac? what is the point of all this pain anyway? and can we ever fix it?
sorry this is a bit of a ramble but i can really relate. i don't think it's you. but i would suggest to you adagrace to learn to live with the limitations of your support network here on babble - i find it good for what it is, but it's not enough when facing life's major challenges.
good luck.
Posted by partlycloudy on October 25, 2004, at 5:20:15
In reply to It Astounds Me How Many People, posted by AdaGrace on October 24, 2004, at 20:34:20
I saw the same thing when I started here, AdaGrace. There are many posters who come here briefly and then go on their ways. I've seen as a "greeter" on the Newbie board how few people migrate from there to the rest of the boards. (You are one of the few, just take a look there.)
I think it has more to do with human nature than with people getting run off for one reason or another. For many, this is a place to stop and look, ask some questions, consider the answers, and move on. It bewildered me at first, because, like you, I "clicked" - oooh, bad mouse joke - with the general population here at Babble, and I thought - how can those others not Get It? I've made some fantastic friends here; received unquestioning support from just about all I've communicated with, and been singed a couple of times unexpectedly.
Posted by stresser on October 25, 2004, at 8:09:26
In reply to Re: It Astounds Me How Many People » AdaGrace, posted by partlycloudy on October 25, 2004, at 5:20:15
I joined this message board a month ago,and have found it very supporting. I read maybe four, usually physco babble, phycology, social, and sometimes I check out who's new here. I have not been run off, but then again maybe someone tried and I missed it? I think it's ok to check out the other boards, because it helps me to get to know some of the wonderful people on here. I think, I may be missing something and not understand what you are talking about. I have not been following what you have been discussing. I , like you, read through the posts and click on the those that pertain to me, or look like I can give some advice. I am a genuine person who cares for people and only wish to contribute what everyone has given me. Count me in -L
Posted by fallsfall on October 25, 2004, at 8:22:10
In reply to It Astounds Me How Many People, posted by AdaGrace on October 24, 2004, at 20:34:20
Like any support option, it can take a little experimenting to figure out how to get the most from Babble. I've been around for 1 1/2 years, and the way that I have interacted here has changed over that time. There was a time when I answered most posts on Psychology and Social, there was a time when I read most of the meds board. I did my thing on Admin, too.
But as I change and as my needs change I change the way that I interact here. Babble isn't for everyone, but for some of us it is really important and really helpful.
I invite you to find your own Babble niche. When you find things that are unhelpful to you (for whatever reason), feel free to drop them. I.e. there are some posters who I never read, these days I don't go on admin at all, I try not to spend hours and hours every day here (though occasionally spending hours and hours here is exactly what I need). And when you find things that are helpful, stick with them. I.e. for me, the Psychological board really helps.
And feel free to change your involvement as your needs/wants/energy changes. Some days I can't read about other people's pain, other days I am chock full of encouragement.
It is an interesting journey.
Posted by B2Chica on October 25, 2004, at 13:03:44
In reply to a support that works, posted by octopusprime on October 24, 2004, at 20:58:21
AdaGrace, i don't think i could have said it better than octopP.
i started lurking last october and started posting in (i think) feb of this year, maybe late jan...can't remember, anyway i went through stages, worked up slowly posting...then would post like every day to almost everyone. this last episode that i ended up in the hospital really changed somethings for me. one is access to babble, and two is my professional support is really lacking right now and i can barely deal with my own stuff so i haven't been frequenting it. the motto here is Give when you can and Take when you need it.
I can say with all my heart that i have met such INCREDIBLE people here. it is amazing. i've never felt so accepted or understood as i do here. But we also understand when others need breaks, or it's time for them to move on.
Like ANY web disucssion board there will be 'meanies' or people waiting to argue. i just choose not to read from those posters or i refrain from answering them. (and with my temper sometimes that's a LOOOOOT of restraint).
but know there are many great links, great support , excellent information help and the best people in the world. All dealing with their own issues at the same time as you and i.i hope you stay but frequent at a pace and only read or reply when you want or need to.
best wishes
B2c.
Posted by stresser on October 25, 2004, at 15:53:22
In reply to Re: a support that works, posted by B2Chica on October 25, 2004, at 13:03:44
It is beyond me at to why people would waste their time being nasty. There are other places to do that, and they could get a quicker response. Go out to the supermarket and terrorize the cashier, whatever. I do need to be on the lookout for the "meanies". I know I coudn't sleep at night acting like that. -L
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 25, 2004, at 18:54:43
In reply to Re: a support that works, posted by stresser on October 25, 2004, at 15:53:22
> It is beyond me at to why people would waste their time being nasty... I know I coudn't sleep at night acting like that.
Sorry about being a broken record here, but please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down.
If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
Follow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration. They, as well as replies to the above post, should of course themselves be civil.
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by stresser on October 27, 2004, at 12:43:33
In reply to Re: please be civil » stresser, posted by Dr. Bob on October 25, 2004, at 18:54:43
So sorry Dr. Bob, I really didn't intend for that to be un-civil. -L
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 27, 2004, at 17:47:19
In reply to Re: please be civil » Dr. Bob, posted by stresser on October 27, 2004, at 12:43:33
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