My Support Forums - View Single Post - Please be considerate of other members feelings

pegasus · Oct 16, 2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by faylowell

Please be considerate of the PC member's feelings when you reply to a post. I have had a reply to one of my posts and read a reply to someone else's post telling me and the other person to "suck it up" and "to get over it". This is inconsiderate. My doctor told me in one of my latest visits that if it bothers me no matter how small it may be but if it bothers me and causes me mental distress, it is a problem and must be addressed. He told my husband not to tell me "to get over it, it's nothing to worry about" or that I am silly to be worrying about it. My doctor said this makes the problem worse. He said I have to learn to change the things I can and to adapt to the things I can't. He is, also, giving me meds.

Please think before you reply to a post. If you don't have something positive to say or helpful or just letting the person know you understand, don't reply. Remember we are all having difficulties and we are here for support and to support, not ridicule someone or hurt their feelings.

I might be out of line but I had to get that off my chest. I brushed it off when it happened to one of my posts, but it really bothered me when it happened to someone else.

I am sorry you had that response ((((((( faylowell ))))))))

Not everyone knows how to be supportive or know the correct terminology. I do agree with what you say but the trouble is that this sort of post you have done here can make people feel bad. I know that was not your intention.

It is always best to bring this type of concern to admin or mods attention rather than on the boards. Also please remember you can always report any suspect post to admin/ mods and they will remove the offending post and have a quiet word with said member on how to be supportive.