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Old Sep 10, 2017, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Wunderland View Post
Hey I'm sorry you went through that crap on another MH site. So far, my experiences here have been positive. I don't post often or use the Chat room regularly, so maybe I'm blind to things that might go on here too. However, from scanning a lot of posts recently, I'm finding this place to be very safe for myself. You can rest assured.

It seems like you need closure, hence the reason why you want to post an anonymous review. I don't think that's wrong. I think if it helps you to finally get closure and release the residual stress about it, then go for it. You seem well-spoken and diplomatic, so I trust that you'll be excellent with your review.

In hindsight, I just wanted to add that being mentally ill can go in stages, personally speaking anyway. Sometimes people post things when they are in that state of mind where all reason is out the window. Like you said, these sites can also attract abusive people. One thing that I try to do nowadays (very very important) is to not post when I'm in a low low mood and I''m angry and resentful. It's HARD because this is probably when I need help the most. But when I'm in that state, I can't make sense of my thoughts and I fear it will come across as cocky, arrogant, abusive, patronizing, etc. I have to walk away from the computer, or write it down in a journal or type out my feelings first. This is extremely hard. Believe me. Because I know that I have the potential to be swayed by harsh emotions. And the last thing I want to do is lash out at somebody in the Chat rooms or on the forums. I almost did at one time, and I think it's better to keep practicing self-restraint rather than jumping into a discussion that could turn into an argument. I am not perfect, and I struggle, but heck.....this website means so much to me, why should I sabotage it? it's like shooting myself in the foot. People here have been kind and generous to me, and I haven't thank everyone yet. So..... here's some food for thought.
Thank you very much for your thoughts and your reply! I, too, have to exercise self restraint when I am upset or else my words may come out all wrong. I do need closure and wrote my review. I was very candid, but not emotional. I feel a sense of peace about this. Interestingly enough, several other reviewers had said the same exact things, ie, that the people are abusive and that it's rampant.