Posted by jay on October 10, 2001, at 20:44:57
In reply to I'd say feelings were definitely hurt » Elizabeth, posted by Krazy Kat on October 9, 2001, at 17:02:46
Kat:
Thank's for the kindness and understanding. I don't want this to go on...I never wanted any arguments, as I hate them, and I think (hope) others don't want them too. That's also why I abandoned this thread, and P-B Support for a bit. That's my choice, though, and I don't blame anyone else for it. Yeah, my feelings do get hurt (like all of us),and I am not afraid to show it for fear of looking "weak" or *whatever*!
I am an idealist, and proud of it. I believe in gentle sensitivity, caringness, empathy, compassion..etc. In fact, I wouldn't trade these things in for any cost. Like everyone on here, my emotions are very unstable, but I really try to go that extra mile (esp on here) to keep any insensitive or harsh remarks under wraps. I made one mistake in an early post, and learn't my lesson.
Those feelings of empathy, hope, kindness, they are just as much a tool in the fight against depression as some chemical compound. I honestly pity and feel sorry for those who ignore these qualities. It's very nice to see someone like you and many on here who use those qualities.
Sincerely,
Jay
> Elizabeth:
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> I'd like to add my two cents here. I can certainly understand an aversion to therapy - I personally haven't chosen it. But did you stop to think that the person who jumped in, Jay, may have just joined the board, as I believe was the case, and not known it had been brought up before?
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> One comment in particular WAS offensive:
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> "P.S. I have family and friends who offer me all the "psychosocial support" I need. I would hope that most others don't need to pay somebody for it, either."
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> I didn't expect that from someone who has so much knowledge about medicine. It shows a lack of maturity to me, that, again, I didn't expect. And then for you to continue to harp on this over here...
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> I believe Wendy's comment regards the fact that this board has naturally evolved into more of a support network, at least over the six months I've been here, and Jah's comments were just instigating with no where to go.
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> You should know lots of folks can't afford therapy, or at least "good" therapy, and lots can't take that step when they need to.
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> Shame on you for "bragging" that you "have family and friends who offer me all the "psychosocial support" I need" when so many don't. It's just thoughtless.
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> - K.
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> P.S. I really wish no one but Dr. Bob would use his terms such as "Please Be Civil". I see it and think he has stepped in when he hasn't. It also implies a sort of hierarchy that you think you have.
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