Quote:
Originally Posted by Ptak
I agree with you, I feel bad for the depressed people who don't have anywhere to share their feelings either. This is an online forum and you're right, it does not always feel safe (sometimes for real reasons!). And unfortunately, an online forum is not a perfect system in my opinion. I do think...for me, anyway, there are other places to do so (get my feelings out). If I really need to get something out, I can call a hotline, call my therapist (depends if she's available), use my skills, journal, talk to a support person. I know not everyone has support people though. I hope you feel better soon Fuzzy, you do deserve to feel safe and free from judgment!
|
I agree that online forums aren’t always free from judgment. But for me, maybe one of the things I could work on is to say eff them to those who look for things to complain about
I’m sure I do ruffle a few feathers occasionally but this is very rarely (if ever) intentional. And as Misery Business said, if I’m speaking from the heart... well if someone wants to judge it’s about them. Unfortunately I haven’t found a therapist who isn’t judgmental irl either (this is real, it’s not me being “paranoid” or something. I’m sure there are some somewhere, even out in the wilds here
I have found the vast majority of people I’ve interacted with on pc to be supportive and respectful. I guess there’s that saying about “one bad apple” - if someone is “triggered” by me, it’s more than likely I’m also triggered by them. I guess I need to remember not everyone is “compatible”...(I’m not talking about specifics, just in general)
And even support people irl in this forest can be judgmental. Grrrrr
Sorry about the rant. One reason I find posting more helpful than journaling is that I receive feedback (usually anyway) and as a cub I was extremely silent
