Rainbowfairy-

I'm so sorry you feel as if I am attacking you. I have a wierd sense of humor and some people just don't get it sometimes. I'm happy you have a full life and it sounds as if you are really on track.

You are certainly free to post wherever you like, and say whatever you feel. As am I. And it's great that you are trying to offer people other coping skills. It sounds like you have a great deal to offer those who suffer as you do. Perhaps if you started a thread about it, you would be able to educate people about having other options.

You obviously have a great deal more education than I do, and perhaps I am just not able to grasp all the details. (And congratulations on your dissertation-hope I spelled that right!-what an incredible accomplishment!)

You certainly have the right to disagree, and you have. Several times. I just don't want the folks here to be confused. (As I am often confused!)
I believe most find taking the pledge is a positive thing for them, and since most of us are bipolar, etc, perhaps that is where the rub is.

So, again, I apologize if my words upset you. That is never my intent. We are fighting for our lives here, myself included, and I hope you can continue to educate people about your own illness. I think that would be a wonderful thread for you to start.

And this must be the last time I will address this issue. Tea