I think at times some folks are looking for attention and maybe they don't quite know how to ask for what they need. Some may be afraid to ask for help or attention, feeling they don't deserve such a thing.

I also believe that some folks act on their emotions first and think second. I know this to be true because I suffer from that myself. I have battled with this problem all my life. I have learned how to step back, feel the emotion, take the time and think about things before I post. I am NOT always successful at doing that, but I'm sure as heck a lot better at it now than I ever was before.

There was a time that I too said I was going to leave as I didn't feel I was making any connections with folks here. I was graced with some of the most beautiful posts from folks and pm's too letting me know that I would be missed and that folks cared about me. It opened my eyes to see that I had really made connections.

Now, when I am feeling out of sorts, I don't feel I have to say I'm leaving....if need be I will say that I need a break. It was a lesson learned for me and I believe that it is the same for many others here too.

We are all here to learn how to cope with our illnesses. Sometimes we learn in different ways from others. It's unfortunate that our learning styles might trigger others. I'm sure that's not what folks are meaning to do.

If these kinds of posts bother you, feel free not to read them or respond to them. It's ok to ignore those posts. But lets try to understand that we, as individuals may have different needs and learning processes than the next person.

Love to you all!

sabby