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Posted by violette on July 2, 2010, at 10:15:55
I didn't want to just 'disappear'...I found a new home-it's just been difficult making the full transition, especially when your involved in ongoing discussions or interested in others situations currently being discussed.
I was thinking about things here that trigger me, and another forum fits much better for my situation. After reading Jade K's post about privacy on the Admin board, it motivated me to just quit posting here altogether. It feels uncomfortable to think of writing here, maybe looking for support when I'm emotionally distressed, or having a near breakdown--then later not being able to come back here to delete a post where I may have disclosed too much personal information during a times when I am most vulnerable/in need of support. Even if I accidentally posted my full name and it was allowed to be deleted here, the informationw would still be on all those other websites set up to channel the posts from here. I don't want to further discuss this, but that is why I decided to just disappear from here.
Please accept my apologize in advance if I don't answer anyone's questions or if I did not reply to anyone who may have written me lately. In moving along, however, it just has to end at some point..otherwise, I'll just keep engaging in ongoing conversrations and never make the full transition to my new support venue.
Take care everyone, and thanks.
Violette
Posted by violette on July 2, 2010, at 10:25:13
In reply to moving on..., posted by violette on July 2, 2010, at 10:15:55
By the way-be careful. I had already once posted too much personal information about myself here when I was feeling particularly emotionally distressed and practically begged Dr. Bob to delete it but he refused.
I think because my history with therapists and psychiatrists, knowing how they were always concerned and protective of my sensitive information. I had a somewhat false illusion a forum run by a medical doctor would be more sensitive and understanding about privacy concerns than a public forum run by someone who is unfamiliar with the importance of confidentiality and the ethics of how it can adversely effect people with mental health issues.
Just be careful so you don't end up in that situaiton. Easier said than done if you are having mental difficulties-but do keep that in mind.
Posted by Dinah on July 2, 2010, at 14:54:05
In reply to Re: moving on..., posted by violette on July 2, 2010, at 10:25:13
I think it's easy to start to feel like this is a private community. Yet most of us found Babble by googling. If it was ungoogleable, I would have never gotten the benefits I have from it.
However, it's a good idea to use reasonable caution in posting on what is, after all, a bulletin board.
I've enjoyed your input. If you ever decide to visit, I'll be happy to see you.
Posted by violette on July 2, 2010, at 22:45:54
In reply to Re: moving on... » violette, posted by Dinah on July 2, 2010, at 14:54:05
"it's a good idea to use reasonable caution in posting on what is, after all, a bulletin board."
Yes Dinah, if only I think as rationally as you while having a near mental breakdown-a bout of OCD, extended hypomania, or when my fan turns into a monster. :=)
"I've enjoyed your input. If you ever decide to visit, I'll be happy to see you."
Same here.
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