Posted by muffled on August 23, 2007, at 14:15:05
In reply to Speaking only for myself..., posted by Racer on August 23, 2007, at 13:35:20
> What I would be looking for is a place to discuss the feelings involved, how to be motivated towards recovery, As such, a board about dieting and cheering people on for losing weight, etc, wouldn't be a safe place for me**Exacly, that was well expressed Racer. This is the feeling that I have been having. Knowing my sisters struggles this is what I feel too. That is why I was trying to get a discussion going re: the naming of the boards, so it could be made very clear as to their function. I think if we DON'T do this, there will continue to be feelings hurt. Its just so sensitive to people, its hard to discuss calmly, which is why I thot mebbe i could help facilitate as its not a huge issue for me, but I do have some understanding...
When it comes down to it, 'eating' really is a poor name for a board for those with ED, as its not really about food per se. This is of course only MHO. I may be way off base.> Does that mean I think only someone with a doctor's form showing a dx of one of the eating disorders should be allowed to post on the Eating board? No. It does mean, though, that I think the talk about eating, diets, meal plans, etc, would be better on the Health board. For one thing, since I've been seeing complaints that there's not a lot of traffic on the Health board, maybe it would increase traffic?
I dunno. But I agree with Racer, the two just do not mix, and if there's not to be further misunderstandings, then it needs to be made clear in the descriptor of the board....mebbe someone could work on a name and descriptor to lay on Bob when he returns?
> Again, I'm only speaking for myself. It sounds as though a lot of people are asking what would feel safe on an eating disorders board, and I'm offering my view of what would feel safe for me.**Thanks for that Racer, I know your hurting. But I too would like to see this sorted out so that ED people would have a place to go where they would not have to be regularly triggered. ( thru no fault of anyone, just ED is a tough one for triggers, and for feeling perpetually misunderstood IMHO).
AND that there would be a place for people like me, who want to get a handle on our weight, but its not a full blown ED thing.>
> And I'm going to go back into my cave now, because I feel safer there.**Sorry Racer. It'll be OK. Sorry you feel hurt, but I'm sure there was no mal intent on anyones part, just us people being human, and sometimes missing the boat on stuff. I know your in a hard place, and I hope you can feel safe enuf to come and let us babblers try and share your burden some when your ready.
Take special care,
And I hope this discussion can proceed w/o too much hurt, and that maybe we can make babble an even better place, for ALL.
M
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