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Oct 13, 2008, 02:26 PM
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I joined several local support groups for my various mental ails&have been told by one of the "core" members that I shouldn't expect to make any friends. What is the point of a support group that won't support new members if they're advertising for new members to join up? Being mentally ill&shunned by the "sane" people is bad enough, but to be rejected by others that suffer from the same ails is just devastating. I met up 3 different times&have posted many messages to the message boards, but my messages never appear on the boards, I was never welcomed by anyone, but others have on both counts that are newer than me&they're being posted&welcomed. Can anyone clue me in on why this is happening or if anyone out there has experienced the same thing? I'm totally dejected&depressed right now. HELP! skymonk
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I am a 39 year old female that is diagnosed with bipolar disorder,anxiety disorder and post traumatic stress syndome. I'm on disability and often have no one to talk to when I'm not feeling so good. So please contact me if you'd like to talk or share or vent. I'm listening! |
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Oct 13, 2008, 03:05 PM
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Hmm I can only think that everyone's definition of "friend" is different? Maybe that person was just trying to help you avoid disappointment, in that, as you know, people with mental health issues are often wrapped up in self and not really careful of hurting other people's feelings and the like when they are?
As for the messages, I would ask the admin what's going on. It surely does sound like a clique-ish board if it isn't a technical glitch.  But, so many support groups IRL are like that...unfortunately. This behavior is probably the reason others make their own group, only to find that they are exhibiting the same behavior and enjoying the "core group" only? Try not to take it personally. (I know really hard to do.) If they are mistreating you, it's their problem, and not yours. I hope you find the support you need, someplace! 
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Oct 13, 2008, 07:00 PM
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I just want to give you a hug. The feeling of being ignore is such a bad sad feeling. I'm sorry.
((((((((((skymonk))))))))))))
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Oct 13, 2008, 11:33 PM
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 Smooches! Hope you have a Beautiful, Blessed Day!Thyroid disorders can cause depression and can mimic bipolar disorder... Please read below regarding one form, hypothyroidism, and have your numbers checked...TSH, T3, T4, Free T3, Free T4, and Thyroid Antibodies (for Graves Disease and Hashimotos Disease (which mimics BP)
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Oct 14, 2008, 07:44 PM
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Can't speak for those groups, but we really like you.
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Oct 15, 2008, 01:53 PM
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so sorry that is happening to you skymonk. you don't deserve to be treated that way. but you know what it's their loss. they are missing out on a chance to meet a wonderful person. best of luck to you.
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Oct 15, 2008, 02:43 PM
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I'm sorry these people have ignored and rejected you, it sounds very hurtful. We do like you here, please keep posting!
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Oct 15, 2008, 02:58 PM
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They have no idea what they are missing skymonk...
Its too bad... Your a deeply welcomed person here,,and as appreciated. Lenny
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Oct 15, 2008, 04:16 PM
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Monk...I just had a rather similar experience with a forum which I had joined a couple of weeks ago. My posts were completely ignored, and that leaves one feeling inadequate somehow, doesn't it! I did respond, and maybe i shouldn't, by calling their attention to this and calling them a "clique, which is repugnant to me!"
You won't find that here on PC, as I have been here for several years and received much helpful feedback, as well as responding to many posters myself, which was appreciated. Love Patty |
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