So, I know I am not in this PC click, but I get 1 freaking response to a serious question?

The only time I get a response is when I ask something stupid like DO you like your T's office?

Otherwise...nothing. And don't tell me I am supposed to respond to others to get responses....I respond alot.

This is just downright %#@&#!

[pegasus]

I'm sorry you are feeling ignored.

I try to respond to as many posts on the boards that I feel able to contribute to.

Sending hugs (((((((((((( Riptide ))))))))))))

Hi Riptide...

I'm sorry you only got one response.

I did read your post, and I wasn't sure how to respond. I've only been in therapy for 5 months, and can barely figure out my issues with my OWN therapist!! I don't feel like I know enough about any of this to give very good advice - I can only speak from my own experience.

SO, in response to your other post, I know that I personally could not handle a therapist who was always angry at me. People being angry at me is very triggering and scary for me. That's me and my experience though.

I know it feels bad to post and not get responses. I'm sure it's not anything personal, but I know it can feel that way.

[MissCharlotte]

Riptide,

There have been times when I have received only 1 response. I think that people respond as they are comfortable and able to given the topic.

Peace.

[(JD)]

Riptide, I responded just now to your other thread... and since you've posted this I guess the viewing count has gone up... but it is quite normal to receive about 10% responses to views... meaning that for each 10 people who view/read the post/thread, only 1 person will post to it. You're not far off that, but I know how frustrating it can be when you really want answers!

[puckyjan56]

riptide, sometimes i only get 1 post and i get so scared that i won't have any. i think my problem a self-esteem issue. i'm not saying that is you it's just what i see in myself. most of the time i'm in the depression forum. maybe you could try there but i will start looking for you and i know the others will too. ok? xxxxxxxxxoooopj56

people tend to respond most to a)humour b) despair

they're a bit polarizing, plus people know what to say or do.. and i suppose this thread shows some respond to anger as well... i'm not sure why. i suppose i feel bad you feel ignored because i hate that feeling. i wasn't here, so no idea which question you're talking about. people put a lot of their hearts in this place trying to hold each other's heads above water though... how is swearing at us going to help?

here's the rule i use for myself, k? i post as if i were talking to my journal, and yes, i do sometimes desperately hope for answers... i just get a lot of "working through" done by posting.. that's why a lot of mine tend to be very personal.

when i am around i try to answer 2-3 threads.. and that is it, regardless. So.. i will answer you sometimes, just try not to yell at me k?

[onlymedid]

I'm sorry you are feeling ignored. I usually respond when I have something to say and lately I have been a bit drugged up from the meds I have to take from my car accident so I have not had many words for anyone.
I read your post and thought I'd tell you that if my T was angry for any reason it would put me in a place of feeling unsafe. I would try to find another T.

I'm sorry I didn't post sooner, but I just got home from work.

I hope you are ok.

BJ