Posted by Dinah on November 21, 2003, at 8:17:31
In reply to Re: For Lar and everyone...crime 'magnitude' » Elle2021, posted by Larry Hoover on November 21, 2003, at 7:11:46
> It's not an easy thing to deal with, nor can rational thought control it.
It isn't easy to control, and it certainly isn't easy to apply rational thought during a crisis. But go easy on us, Lar. The many recovering people with borderline personality disorder right here on the board, or those of us who identify with the disorder but make different choices on the behaviors, shows that the outlook is not so grim. But this belongs on Psychological Babble I suppose. :) (Just don't want you to get in any trouble with outraged posters, Lar.)
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> The separate issue is whether she needs *our* support. Her need for support is not in question.
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> Lar
>Elle, while I agree with you completely about BPD, I have to agree with Lar that this board isn't beneficial for everyone. While the format of Dr. Bob's adverse event report is amusing, its point is well taken. Without commenting on Kristen in particular, there are limitations and frustrations and potential for transference inherent in this medium that can actually exacerbate illness in some people. Without the support of a therapist who is familiar with my participation on this board (and who is quite patient) I'm not sure I could participate here myself. So I think that maybe people aren't intending to be as punitive with the idea of blocks as it might seem.
I know that Dr. Bob is no longer doing research at this site, but perhaps he might wish to compile some case studies about the complex negative reactions to an online support community, and what it might mean.
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