[Abe Froman]

I'm a new guy anyway, but I was trying to make an effort to read a lot of threads and comment where I felt I could add something or just let someone know they weren't alone.

I kind of don't feel like commenting too much right now and just wanted to say sorry for that.

It's a bit of a rough patch. I'm with friends and in contact with family. But I have an on campus part time job that I enjoy very much. They are trying to fire me from it because of my academic status related to my depression. That's not the whole story so I'm not trying to start a riot here. I'm working the problem, meeting with a dean in my school next week, so we'll see. But as mentioned, don't feel like trying to be too involved here right now.

I'll be back when my energy comes back.

I think that's OK. I feel like I have not participated as much as I would like to. Sometimes I feel like I'm too busy. And then there are times that I don't have much to say. I think it's that way with a lot of others on here.

I'm sorry to hear about you're possibly going to lose your job that you like.

[RRex]

Abe,

I am a useless member. I can't provide any advice at all to people who come here. I just read and make topical comments. I'm trying to understand my illness by listening to others.

I don't think you should feel bad about not participating too much. You've got a lot on your plate. That's a good reason.

[Frankbtl]

Hi Abe, I'm sorry you're going through a rough time.
And seriously don't ever feel any expectations or pressure to comment, or to be there for people, or any need to apologize if you can't. It's just as important to us to be there for you when you need support. You're part of our community.
So, if sometimes just taking a look around here without commenting might help, or if you feel able to talk about some of the things going on for you so we can offer you some support, then that's great too. Please don't hesitate.
And if you need a break from here, then I'm sure we'd all want what's best for you.
Really hope the meeting with the dean goes well, try to put across your side, I'm assuming it isn't over yet. And save some of that energy for the meeting, hey?
But remember we're here for you whatever.
Alison

[Altered Moment]

I think that's fine. I have had periods when I was doing good and just had to stay away from this section. Now it doesn't bother me.

You are a valuable member Abe.

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[ManOfConstantSorrow]

Rather pleasingly this forum is much bigger than any one person, so whether you participate a lot or a little makes little difference in the big scheme of things and many people alas have such deep-seated problems that I would be surprised if forum posts won't make a lot of difference in the end. However participating to best of my limited ability has been helpful to me and for that I am grateful.

[Kathleen83]

Sometimes I just send hugs. Sometimes I have to not be here at all. Sometimes I feel like responding. I come here mostly to get help for myself, because reading posts, and sometimes responding to others, helps me. If I help others, great....but that's just a bonus. So please, don't feel bad because you don't have time or energy for this place at any particular time. We are all at that point at some point or another.

[TheOriginalMe]

I needed a break from posting for a few days this week. It is just fine to be active, take a break or just lurk. Do what you need to do for yourself. I feel a bit calmer in myself and am finding that posting is helping me again, last week it wasn't hence the break.