Posted by shar on February 11, 2001, at 2:25:01
In reply to Re: civility and mental health, posted by willow on February 11, 2001, at 1:02:11
It is a tall order for the walking wounded to help the other walking wounded find that fine line between aggression/hostility and asking for help but lacking finesse.
There are people on this board that seem to have that capacity. I encourage whatever compassion and understanding that can be given; OTOH nobody here needs to be "attacked" (member of the "clique" or not) because the purpose of the board is support and education.
Whatever incivility is, I think the result is that it does nothing to further the cause of the person in getting support or education or help. And, it can be hurtful to others who are also dealing with their own demons.
I think Dr. Bob does a fine job of identifying these situations; else, what would we have? A rant board? A flame board? And what service, or disservice, would that offer someone in pain, or dissaociating, or hypomanic? Not much. IMHO.
Perhaps you have guidelines to offer Dr. Bob about when stepping in is appropriate. He seems pretty open to suggestions.
Shar
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