Posted by willow on February 10, 2001, at 17:20:12
In reply to Re: civility, posted by Dr. Bob on February 10, 2001, at 11:39:20
I may be wrong, but isn't mood and personality a big part of mental health? (A large part of my problem obtaining assistance is that my mood isn't affected.) So if Tracey's approach is confrentational, perhaps a symptom of her "illness" shouldn't we show patience and understanding in order to give support?
PS I wanted to post this follow-up once her agitation had subsided. I don't want Tracey to feel that it is directed at her. I find on this board that often when someone acts in a manner which doesn't fit the "cliques" acceptance that they are reminded to be civil. For myself I find it annoying when people post that they are going to off themselves. Myself I wouldn't tell anyone, and I believe that someone who is set on doing it wouldn't say anything either. To me it would be more in the person's interest to direct them to face the true issues than to just sympathize. Yet I suspect that I would be told to be supportive, even though that would be my intention. Thus I just skim past these posts. Perhaps others could do the same if for some reason they find a post offensive.
PPS I'm not implying that the above opinion I have to all posts regarding suicide. There are some that I can empathize with.
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