[wisewoman]

I have not felt that this has been a real safe place for some time. I am feeling frustrated by the conflict and ignored with the processing. I don't need anyone to defend this site. I would be the first to do so. I am conflict avoidant, that has a roll here as well as my true belief that the only difference we can make for eachother is truly being open and loving. I know the places of humiliation about things that have occured and the daily stinkin fear we have to live with at times. But I am so not comfortable with a lot of the upheavel here lately. I am not really upset with anyone. I know we each carry our 60 pound back packs of baggage. But I do not feel safe here. I feel like this place has changed. If it is me, I need to know because it would be a sign of worsening depression. However, if others feel or understand what I am saying let me know too. I just don't feel like I am connecting much here. Don't know what happened. I hate the fighting!

[jennie]

I would guess there is only a few members that actually post messages on a regular basis. As a whole, this place is very supportive. Please don't hold onto the occasional negativity. (((((((((((((((((((Huggss wisewoman)))))))))))))))))))))

[jmo531]

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Over the past several months there has been turmoil and hostility. However, I feel that that has significantly diminished over the past month or so. I think PC is getting back to the place it once was. I am sorry your feeling like this. I know from time to time I get stuck in a depression that makes me think everyone here and IRL are non supportive and that makes me feel unsafe. I know that once I come out of it, I see clearly and know that it was my perception that was distorted.

I hope that you feel better soon. PLease know that we all care for you and we are here if you need us. Take care and much love and peace.

Jen

[Rapunzel]

WW, I know what you mean. Psych Central has been going through a lot of growing pains, and there has been turbulence for a while now. I feel like it is starting to get better though, and I also still feel like this is home, because this is where my friends are. It's not just you who feels that way though.

Rap

[wisewoman]

Well, thanks Rap, I am not as nuts as I feared. JMO, I know we can see things in a distorted way, that's why I am cautious, Jennie, I agree that on the whole this place is very supportive. I guess I am thinking of the undercurrent.

all of life has an undercurrent. we have to be able to swim above it and stay safe. i think it's getting calmer here. there isn't as much negative posting, as there was. xoxo pat

[Hope4me2]

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things are better then they were before..........so hang in there......depression is the pits.....I HATE it so much....it can make you think lots of bad things......just remember it is the depression talking.....PC is back to normal from what I have seen....I too do not like conflicts.....and when I am fighting major depression those conficts can look and seem even BIGGER....and sometimes seem about me personally....so your not alone in your thinking.....stick around we all LOVE you here take care

[(JD)]

((((ww)))) I understand what you're saying... but just like IRL, we have to avoid what we can, ignore what we must, and engage the good! I'm glad you're still posting.

[Schatze]

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Excellent post!

[wisewoman]

thanks all for the feedback. I am visiting here and there and trying to do very healthy things for myself. Great swim!!!!!!

[MacD]

I know...sometimes I come here in a fragile, shall we say, state of mind and one little idle comment or happening will throw me into a very insecure tizzy....but at the end of the day...I really value the site "family" and find the support and incites very valuable....Grace