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#1
Jan 15, 2006, 12:49 PM
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share your life story about the key issues that pertain to your mental health? For example did you start out sharing that you were physically, sexually, or mentally abused, or witnessed a traumtic event, etc.... Or do you just let out bits and pieces as topics arise? Is there a preference for the board? Ya know that most boards have a tone about them and I havent quite figured out the tone of this borad just yet... I didnt include much of issues in my intro and am wondering if I should have...
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Jan 15, 2006, 12:50 PM
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mine has come out in bits an dpieces. i was too afraid of being judged at first.
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Jan 15, 2006, 12:51 PM
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there are still things that i haven't told about my mental health probs. and abuse. which caused mental health probs.
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Jan 15, 2006, 12:57 PM
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<font color="purple"> Thank you Pat,
Part of me just wants to summarize it all and have it out there and another part of me says thats too much and take it slow with bits and pieces... Most of it I use to be able talk about as if it was about some one else but recently something has triggered a different response. I dont know if I am beginning to connect to myself emotionally or what.... </font>
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Melinda Today, NOW! Is the time to tell that someone you love them..... because tomorrow just might be too late!
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Jan 15, 2006, 01:13 PM
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do what feels comfortable. xoxox
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Jan 15, 2006, 02:04 PM
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I'm in pieces, bits and pieces...
 DJ
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Peace, DJ "Maturity is nothing more than a firmer grasp of cause and effect." -Bob "and the angels, and the devils, are playin' tug-o-war with my personality" -Snakedance, The Rainmakers |
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#7
Jan 15, 2006, 02:50 PM
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Trust is an issue for everyone here. You are welcomed to share only what you feel comfortable with... and how and where. You might want to share some things only in PM, some in chat. You can even tell whomever you share with to not share it with others...
This is a good support board, and anything that isn't supportive just isn't condoned. Whatever you wish to share is fine! Most of the members here have not shared everything. Welcome again, I think you are fitting in well! 
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#8
Jan 15, 2006, 06:46 PM
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Pretty much in bits and peices. I think it comes down to feeling comfortable enough to share the intimate details. The more support I received the safer I felt to post.
Also, there are things I still havent shared. I even shared something new about myself yesterday that I hadnt done before. Like I said, its feeling comfortable. It takes time and we are very, very patient people  huggles, Jen |
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#9
Jan 15, 2006, 08:13 PM
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I am kinda vague and always will be but I did start I think on the psychology board on issues with my T....then PTSD then I just got to know folks..you all see just a tip of the iceberg
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Jan 15, 2006, 09:14 PM
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I barrel right in. That way people know what to expect from day one from me instead of waiting and then one day being knocked on their butts by the content and style of my postings and everyone thinking I have suddenly lost my marbles.
My posting content and style tend to be graphic and controversial at times and its better people know that right off the bat so that they can take the steps needed to take care of themselves by reading or not reading my posts depending on what they are comfortable with. |
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Jan 15, 2006, 10:20 PM
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Hi,
Mine has come out in bits and peices. I didn't feel comfortable sharing my whole story with strangers. Now these "strangers" have become my family. Cheers! Jan
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I still dream and I still hope, therefore I can take what comes today. Jan is in Lothlorien reading 'neath a mallorn tree. My avatar and signature were created for my use only and may not be copied or used by anyone else. |
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#12
Jan 16, 2006, 11:03 AM
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Bits and pieces, just llike me.......
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#13
Jan 16, 2006, 12:54 PM
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It seems like most people tell their story in bits and pieces, but I don't think there's really a tone here that sets things up that way.
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Jan 16, 2006, 01:48 PM
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Bits and pieces for me too. I started out answering other people's questions (mostly on the SI board) and didn't even do an introduction for a while. In retrospect, maybe I should have - it didn't occur to me at the time that anybody would care who I was, but people are more comfortable knowing at least something about who is here and posting to them. Anyway, after a while I did open up, and pretty much all of the important stuff is here somewhere. At first I was so worried though, that someone would come here and read it and know things about me that I didn't want them to. Now I don't really keep secrets anymore, even in real life.
It's up to you what you feel comfortable sharing. Tell us as much or as little as you want to. Rap
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“We should always pray for help, but we should always listen for inspiration and impression to proceed in ways different from those we may have thought of.” – John H. Groberg
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Jan 16, 2006, 02:49 PM
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<font color="purple"> Thank you all for your input. It has helped a lot. I appreciate the feeling of safety,patience, and comfort here. Truly is a support group, thank you! </font>
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Melinda Today, NOW! Is the time to tell that someone you love them..... because tomorrow just might be too late!
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Jan 17, 2006, 04:35 AM
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I told people here lots of things. Sometimes I think. "Oh my gosh, why did I tell them all of that stuff?" But it's good to be able to get things out, otherwise I just think about it over and over in my head all the time.
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#17
Jan 17, 2006, 02:09 PM
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I just blurt everything out...if people don't like it they don't have to read it. I go into lots of detail with a lot of things, too. I guess that's just me, though.
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Jan 17, 2006, 08:38 PM
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He he. Good on ya Lex. I like hearing what you have to say.
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Jan 17, 2006, 08:44 PM
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</font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font>
DaveyJones said: I'm in pieces, bits and pieces... DJ </div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> Hi Davey, Was that a song by 'The Hollies' - I saw them live in the 1960s! Gosh, time flies. Cheers. M |
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#20
Jan 17, 2006, 09:26 PM
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If you're comfortable sharing all in one big bite....by all means....but I'm in the category of "testing the waters" to see how folks react and I'm just cautious by nature regarding sharing my inner self....it's definitely an individual call.....grace
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