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"skill development, Here at PC this is limited except in the area of social networking.  I had isolated for about 5 years before coming here...and have tried to redevelop my social skills while posting here." ~ POSTED IN A LIST BY JD |
Well, I'd add to the list "seeing one's own mistakes." In real life, communication is mostly by talking, which you can't see and which disappears (at least for me) the moment after you've said something. Here, everything is in writing and kept forever. So I at least get a chance that I don't have in real life to review what I've said and how I've reacted. That means I can frequently SEE the effect of my mental problems on what I say and how I interpret what other people say. I've never been able to do that before, and it's very, very helpful.
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I did this too. I went almost 4 years. And this is something that many do not really understand. Often people see some kind of intelligence and just assume SOME are the all knowing, I know, better person, who doesn't really need help or support. And may even punch at THESE PEOPLE. (I have experienced this a real lot outside PC)
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Yes, yes, yes! You're SOOOO right!
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Just because someone may come across well educated or intelligent doesn't mean they too don't have issues that they struggle with.
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Ain't THAT the truth!
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And the other thing I have noticed is that just because someone may not type well or present perfect wordage in a post or even a question, doesn't mean they are stupid either.
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No question.
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So as someone put it in here I think (or in a post somewhere) "YOU CAN'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER". And that is the one thing I do appreciate about PC and that each person has thier own message board with an about me where someone can go and see their personal struggle. Because, though there are specific forums for specific issues, you can have someone post in the General or Other Mental Health issue to a topic or question and it is nice to know the personal struggle that comes with that topic or question.
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Amen.
A really, really impressive group of insights, Open Eyes! Take care.
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