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Old Aug 17, 2006, 07:27 PM
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Is working online on issues like this cause controversy that can make you worse? Is it teaching us how to relate to others? I guess I feel strange when I contribute and the individuals don't like my responce. Do I just need to get a backbone or is there just sometimes misunderstandings? I want to contribute but worry it would cause more problems than help since I don't have all the answers just my point of view. What should I do?

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Old Aug 17, 2006, 07:37 PM
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Are you talking about PsychCentral here in this forum format? If so, the best way to find your footing of what to say is to always speak from your own experiences... ppl call it using the "I" speak.

Such as: When I first came to PC I had to learn to let ppl get to know me some before I could just give an opinion. My posts had to give them examples of how I had been in that situation and how I worked through it...

It can also help to use IMO to remind us that it is your opinion, and also to add a smiley of one type or another...or say TC (take care!) ok? Is this normal online counseling behavior? TC!
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Old Aug 17, 2006, 07:38 PM
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Post anyway! so what if someone doesn't like your post? doesn't mean you are wrong for the way you feel about something. we all have opinions. if your response from others seems harsh ignore it. an old saying..opinions are like behinds...we all have one. Is this normal online counseling behavior? lol I am sure what you have to say could help someone!
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Old Aug 17, 2006, 08:33 PM
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Sometimes no matter how you write someone will take it wrong or not the way you meant it to be. I know Ihave not found out how yet but i'm working on it. best of wishes for you
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Old Aug 17, 2006, 10:04 PM
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Should have reminded myself, I am typically worry about what others think of me. I shouldn't make myself sick worrying what others think. They usuallly forget about it long before I do. Thanks for reminding me. I'll try to use Is this normal online counseling behavior? to help get my drift better.
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Old Aug 17, 2006, 10:22 PM
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All one can do when another takes some thing we say the wrong way is to correct the misunderstanding.... just like in real life, and I have learned to not say YOU or YOUR to often for people tend to take that as a personal attack against them..... maybe stick with IMO.

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