Hi, I know on many occasions I made posts of "leaving" PC, I will not deny I not wanted but "needed" attention. But also I felt rejected so felt like I wanted to leave but after reply's I could only stay because I knew I was loved here. I just wanted to apologize for making those kind of posts, I must realize my topics arern't the most "understandble" of all, therefor the fewer replies, and some just don't know what to say, I'm sorry PC!!!!!!!!!!

[Fuzzybear]

Hey moonkin,

Leaving posts are triggering for some people (including me sometimes)

But its hard to feel connected sometimes, so I think people understand. Just try to use different coping strategies if you feel that way again? Hope this helps a bit.....

It's perfectly fine to post something saying, "hey!! I need some attention!". That need is OK, and expressing it is OK too. Sometimes we all need some!

emmy

[(JD)]

((((moonkin))) It's part of PC life to ask for help! I'm glad you're still around. Changing therapists is tough, so hang in there. No respect lost with me

[sabby]

Thank you Moonkin for thinking about your situation and coming to an understanding about it and posting here.

It's good to see that you are able to be open and honest with yourself about your needs. Asking for help is hard sometimes, and sometimes we don't even know we are requiring that help. Sometimes we just spew things out that are eating at us, never realizing that we so want to connect with someone, anyone.

I know you have had some rough times. I guess it's all a part of moving along the path to wellness that we sometimes take a turn that isn't the best, and sometimes we're lead down a path that doesn't suit us just right. I hope that some of the changes you have been going through are for the positive and that something good comes out of it for you.

We do care Moonkin....

Hugsss
J

you ARE loved here dustin.....

[RebbieDoll]

hey ive done the same kind of things, it's totally understandable. you ARE loved

[Rhapsody]

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[Soidhonia]

(((MOONKIN))). I think it takes a very wise person to admit their mistakes, and I feel that you are just supporting how some others at Psych Central feel at times when they do not get the attention they are needing for themselves to feel supported. I am glad that you have decided to make a decision to be appreciated and stay at Psych central. Soidhonia

[Irine]

how interesting you have this awarness and this courage to say the truth:

mosly, when one says "i am leaving PC/whatever forum" they just say "i want attention" and not really leave. what do members who are not interested? the STOP posting wothout making posts about it!

i had on the another forum when they say: i am giving up" doing singing success. and if he would really give up woth all his heart, he would STOP doingi it, stop positng..and concetrate on other interests!

i know how you may feel. on this forum most of the time, and on a forum where hey post lyrics and sings, i rarly get more than 5 unswers..no here WERE some topics that interested some MORE falks...but still. and i know it and it`s just the way things happen. sometimes people are online, sometiems not, sometiems we are too lazy to read it all. i consider it a matter of luck.

[eskielover]

It seems to me that the feelings you experience are just normal human nature.....I know that looking at myself, I want people to just know that I need attention.....I shouldn't have to ask for it, it should just happen because of the situations. Then when I don't get the attention that I feel I need, I feel hurt because no one even paid attention the the fact that I even existed.

I am sure that all of us, especially when we are hurting.....just would love to have even one person let alone more, acknowledge the feelings we are having without having to ask for it.

I know when I was going through the trauma with my Mother & I ended up really sick & in the medical hospital for several months, I knew I needed help, but no one knew what to do, so they did nothing.....I felt that I was completely invisible to the world. I just wanted someone to help the problem or fix it because I didn't know what was going on either. I couldn't explain the feelings I was going through.....& to be honest, I was glad in a way that I was in the hospital where I had people taking care of me....& at least getting some attention. But when I got out of the hospital, that made it probably a little worse, because I still needed someone to help with what I was going through.

I found myself striking out at everyone around me.....I was angry, hurt, & just wanted to pull the world in around myself...even though internally, I realize I was crying out for help & understanding of those around me, but no one even noticed.....& it hurts.

You are not alone in your feelings...I am sure that if most of us look closely at our feelings, we all feel like doing the same thing.....leaving the places where we feel we aren't being noticed.

It's OK,
Debbie

Thanks to you all, your reply's all made a difference and helped me sigh in relief =), I have alot of mistakes to admit, PC will know them all eventually I love you people.
Dustin

((((((moonkin))))))

i am listening and i am still here. You are loved and supported here. Hang in there and know you are important.

purplesecrets

[seeker1950]

Hi, Moonkin!
I am glad you're still here! You're a valued member of the PC family! (In a way, they ARE my family!)
As I said before, I love your avatar and user name! Cool!
I will post in social chat about my "UFO" sighting!
Patty

[bipolar_bear]

(((((((((((((((((((((((Moonkin)))))))))))))))))))))) Know I am still here and I care. Take care of yourself. You have support from here when you need it.

BB