Posted by JenStar on January 8, 2006, at 20:11:46
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob, a few questions. . . » Dinah, posted by Sarah T. on January 7, 2006, at 13:13:12
Sarah,
I'm so glad you posted this. I've felt that same feeling of being "toyed" with; wondering whether or not someone was being "real."It's frustrating, because I come here for support and fun from anonymous -- but REAL -- people. I don't like the idea that someone may be feigning or making things up, and of course I have no way to verify any of it. And I hate doubting someone, but the truth is that sometimes, in some cases, I DO have serious doubts. I try to quell them and post as if I didn't have doubts, but inside, I do.
And I vacillate between tough love, and ignoring, and patience, and none of it seems to help.
Although I do believe that if someone DOES come here and makes up fantastic stories, then that person does "belong" here in the sense that they clearly have issues communicating, and need friends, and have lots of problems in their life... and this IS a mental health board!
I guess it would really be very sad if someone chose to spend their free time not with friends, not on hobbies, not with family...but in making up stories just to tantalize, tease or ponder what will happen on the boards. Very sad indeed.
Anyway, thanks again for posting. On the other topic, it's interesting that we CAN insult ourselves but not others! I'm not saying that I want a ban on self-insults, or open field day on insulting others...but it's certainly something to think about.
JenStar
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