I'm sorry you feel that way mel. I confess I have felt the same way quite frequently, however, I also believe this worry is unfounded, at least for the most part. I don't think anyone here believes your or my or anyone elses problems are insignificant. Granted it makes it harder to open up if you feel that way, I know it does for me. But if you try, you will see that we all care. I know it is hard not to feel as though people are reading your post and thinking, "Big deal!" But that is your illness talking, not the person reading your post. I almost always include a disclaimer in my posts stating that I am not intending to compare myself to others' situations but I believe that is largely unnecessary and just my own insecurity at talking about myself at work. Please try not to worry so much about what people might say. If you post what's on your mind I think you will see we will try our best to help.

I can't fault anyone for expressing an opinion so when I see a post that doesn't seem helpful to me, I just skip it and go to the next message. This may not work for everyone, it's just a suggestion. As always, this is just my opinion.