Sometimes, that's easier said than done. (considering other people's illnesses) I have my own illness I'm trying to tame and I'm not always looking at things from a "community perspective". I get emotional, I have problems expressing myself and sometimes I'm so busy trying to "protect my own" that I don't "see" the other person-just my hurt.
That's sounds really selfish and I know it is but I'm being honest. I just got finished speaking my mind in another thread and no, it wasn't nice but am I sorry for it? No. I needed to say something so I said it. I'm not trying to start a fight but I would like to have my say in some matters and sometimes my say isn't the most thoughtful and considerate thing to write.
I think if everyone became so hyper conscience and aware and afraid of hurting someone else's feelings or always considering everyone else's illnesses-this site would be totally fake and too polite. We're going to bump heads, disagree, rub each other the wrong way-it happens with "normal" people so why shouldn't it happen with emotionally retarded ones? (Okay, I speak for myself on that one.) I'll rephrase that-why shouldn't a bunch of very hurt, confused and for the most part socially maladjusted group of people be any different if not worst?