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Posted by Fallingstar on September 2, 2004, at 3:52:01
I really like this board and mostly everyone seems to be so nice and supportive. I haven't even had much of the energy to read and answer as many posts as I would like to. But, I know that if I stopped feeling so all alone (because I know I am not), maybe it would help a little. How much is ok to share on this board in your opinions? I want to say so much, but am afraid to look like I am whining lol. I really don't post too many other places, and I guess I kinda feel like there is much more understanding with those of us who deal with emotional and psychological illness. Well, thank God for the internet. I have been trying to adjust to a med change and still haven't upped it to the total I am supposed to be on yet. I just feel impossibly unmotivated which I cannot stand. Well, anyhoo...take care and God bless
Posted by SAW on September 2, 2004, at 4:40:03
In reply to Like to start making friends,open up,hard time now, posted by Fallingstar on September 2, 2004, at 3:52:01
Hi Fallingstar
In my opinion, you can share as much as you want to providing you feel comfortable with what you are sharing. And you won't be whining. Look at it as venting, releasing, sharing, last but not least, look at it as HELPING. Because even though you are offered understanding, love and support, whatever you share may really be of help to others.
Yes, no matter what the illness or disorder is, it brings a great deal of loneliness with it. Do you have a support group or church group you could join? perhaps even a book club? I know that it so difficult to paste on a happy face when you feel so down. I remember from a previous post that you said your husband does not communicate much. This must be very hard for you.
I am offering you friendship Fallingstar, please feel free and relaxed to post to me AS MUCH as you like.
Take care
Sabrina
Posted by partlycloudy on September 2, 2004, at 7:20:56
In reply to Like to start making friends,open up,hard time now, posted by Fallingstar on September 2, 2004, at 3:52:01
Hello, Fallingstar (what a pretty name!). There's no such thing as whining on Babble - it's all about having a safe place to express ourselves, ask questions, get unsolicited opinions (!), and you really do make friends here.
Nice to meet you... I'm one of those posters who doesn't, er, hold back. I pretty much think with my fingers on the keyboard.
Posted by Angela2 on September 2, 2004, at 13:48:36
In reply to Like to start making friends,open up,hard time now, posted by Fallingstar on September 2, 2004, at 3:52:01
I can understand your hesitation. I too was hesitant about what to write about myself when I first joined the board. And I didn't know how they would react to my posts. Here's my advice though: the more you post the more comfortable yuo will be posting. If that makes any sense. Becasue you will get to know the board and the people here and see that we are really nice good supportive people. Hope that helps!
Posted by AuntieMel on September 2, 2004, at 14:15:02
In reply to Like to start making friends,open up,hard time now, posted by Fallingstar on September 2, 2004, at 3:52:01
What they have said is pretty much true.
One thing to keep in mind, though, is that this *is* a public board and the world can see it. Keep that in mind when you post. Are there any identifying elements so someone I know could recognize me? Do I care if someone *does* recognize me?
If you are that kinda careful, babble is a great place for support.
Posted by Dinah on September 2, 2004, at 15:56:04
In reply to Like to start making friends,open up,hard time now, posted by Fallingstar on September 2, 2004, at 3:52:01
I think it's fine to share as much as you feel comfortable sharing. I've always been something of a risk taker about sharing things with the board, and it rarely has caused me pain, and has often brought the reward of knowing I'm not as alone or as "different" as I had thought. It has caused problems at times, but not that often. There are nice people here.
Posted by Susan47 on September 2, 2004, at 20:32:01
In reply to Like to start making friends,open up,hard time now, posted by Fallingstar on September 2, 2004, at 3:52:01
Hi Fallingstar, You can post to me as well, I take Babblemail too. You're never whining here on Babble. I've thought that too, and when I was feeling very bad I received an amazing amount of virtual love and understanding. Babble held me up emotionally when I wasn't strong enough to do it myself. I'm sure the time will come when I really need Babble again, and I hope it's there for me. For all of us. We deserve it ...
Watch me, I'm gonna let it all out now.
I feel like, apart from my volunteer theatre work, that this is the most "me" place I've ever found. That's not to say I struggle with all the same issues everyone does, but sprinklings of "me" show up everywhere in the postings here on the boards. Personally, I believe that's because the boards allow us a measure of openness we can't usually display without having people think we're weird. We're not, we're "normal" people honestly struggling to be better against different and difficult odds. We're just more vulnerable and open about our private psyches, and in my mind, when we give each other understanding and acceptance, that's a big positive step in human development. We try to do that all the time here on Babble. Practicing understanding here helps me take it out into the world. I love this. Since Babble came into my life, I've changed... for the better. Weird concept. True though. Having a small mind, I have no idea how that worked but it did.
Good luck with your meds, and don't be hard on yourself, even the most optimistic person feels unmotivated at times. You're not alone. Depression saps us of energy, and maybe the best thing to do when that happens is reach out and also, be understanding and kind to yourself.
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 2, 2004, at 20:57:58
In reply to Re: Like to start making friends,open up,hard time now, posted by Susan47 on September 2, 2004, at 20:32:01
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