I think respect goes both ways. Maybe respect is not the right word.. Maybe just being considerate of others feelings is more accurate. On one hand everyone is asking folks to respect them but forgetting they too need to respect or be considerate of others.......

What an ingenious way to strike back by upsetting those who may have made one feel bad and still be keeping within the guidlelines. Feeling satisfied that I have the right to do this and still knowing it upsets others. It can only be a "short lived" good feeling because in the long run it will only cause resentment and rejection... I do not think it is rejection that we want.. I think the bottom line is we all want to feel validated and accepted....Some times it is good to stand out and alone and in other cases all it does is isolate one from the heart of the forums......And this is a lonely place to be...

I think none of this would have happened if some folks would have made the choice to "say nothing" rather than rushing in and badgering a persons experience or feelings. We all see the same sunset. But we all may feel or see or even express what we see in different ways. It does not mean one persons view of the sunset is wrong because it is different than how we see it.. We are allllll individuals with various backgrounds. Who are we to say a person's experience is wrong???? Can we just accept that is how they feel, think or experince things. And let it go.. Does it have to get to the point of bashing one's experiences??

An eye for an eye is not always the best solution. Thinking maybe it would be stronger to not isolate one's self by posting replies to member's posts in other online places and linking them to PC. Thinking a better solution would be to continue posting one's experiences, feelings and thoughts within the Psych Central community....And should one lash out, remind them they too need to show respect and consideration..........

We are all individuals, unique in many ways and we are all in the same "mental health" boat. Lets not throw those we disagree with overboard.. Let's try to grow, understand and at times be more tolerant. Life is too short to be fussing about other folks experiences when we ourselves have our own issues to work on......