[leacon]

Seems as if many people on the other forum are pulling back now. I am very sad about this. Seems as if whether I stay and try to ignore the abusive forum, most of my friends are leaving now. I have begun taking classes now which helps. Saw someone today who I have not seen for two years. I met him in an intensive therapy group two years ago. It was nice to see that both of us managed to get our disability retirement and are going on with our lives. Hope I can manage to pull back from the other forum without a major depression. I will miss them, but at least I have this forum also.

[billieJ]

Some people stop posting to forums temporarily because they are stressed, depressed or just out of energy.

[theotterone]

Originally Posted by billieJ

Some people stop posting to forums temporarily because they are stressed, depressed or just out of energy.

It happens. There seems to be a natural ebb and flow to these things. That said, the forum I used to frequent on a daily basis has become a memory for me, as I have found much more support here. Bit even here, I occationally have to take a "break", letting people I have gotten to know that I am ok, just busy.

It is hard when support systems alter. I had this issue on Monday, where the people I rely on for support in my life had things change that affected their availablity. My mom is working more this school year (she is a retired teacher that subs), my best friend had to move desks and is less accessable face to face, another friend was out on Monday and my boss has been in a different office since the begining of July. This didn't mean they weren't there for me, just that my access to them had to change. With any mental health issue, change can be hard. We have comfort in routine.

Hang in there and know that there are those of us who care!

[idontknow13]

((((((leacon))))))
I am sad for you that you are losing part of your support system but know that we are here and that we care for you.
It must be nice to meet up with someone from the past when you were struggling, then you can see how far you have come.
Congratulations on starting the classes, keeping busy is one of the keys, I believe.
Dont stop sharing with us, I missed you

[susan888]

(((leacon)))
I can only speak for myself...but, when my depression gets bad I tend to isolate and feel like I have no words to help anyone...I still log on when I can, but stay pretty quiet. Sorry you had a bad experience with another site...

[Rohag]

Originally Posted by Leacon

Seems as if many people on the other forum are pulling back now. I am very sad about this.

This is sad for several reasons - the emotional cruelty of that parallel, "parody" forum is fragmenting a healing place of genuine online relationships, and, despite your courageous persistence, you cannot be the real forum all by yourself. My sincere regrets, Leacon, and kudos for the attempt to stand firm.

Originally Posted by Theotterone

It is hard when support systems alter...With any mental health issue, change can be hard. We have comfort in routine.

How true. Leacon, I wish you the best as a new support constellation comes together for you.