I have read a few of your posts and find them supportive and encouraging, of course none of us knows how what we write will be perceived by the OP so it is always a step into the unknown much like posting a thread is.

I think if we try to 'step into those shoes' of the OP then that is a good starting point, personally if I find myself getting irritated or losing patience (only happened a couple of times in a few years) then I stop replying. It often takes great courage to post personal things on here, and I try to respect that.

Personally I appreciate all the replies I've ever had, although some have been more salient than others just knowing someone cared enough to reply is supportive and encouraging in itself.