Posted by Dr. Bob on December 16, 2001, at 23:21:47
In reply to Re: duh again, posted by Willow on December 15, 2001, at 22:02:14
> Was there a timeline that made it important to get it in in such a haste?
Every application has a deadline, right?
> The point I would have liked to make was that it really helps people like myself who don't have access to such a large community. There still is stigma involved with mental health issues because it affects a persons behaviour which is the core of how people interact, plus the limited resources available.
You're right, I should've said something explicit about stigma. Geography and stigma I guess I thought of as covered by not needing to live near each other and having the option of being anonymous:
> > They don't need to live near each other. They don't even need to leave home. They may be disabled and not *able* to leave home. And they may be anonymous.
> And that the site does help individuals. I'm testimony. The friendships, support, and information from this site added to the therapy and meds are helping me to cope, and thus affects my family and everyone else that they and I interact with.
Hmm, that's a good point, what's good for you is good for your family, there are ripple effects...
> ps why did You put the * around the word disability? just wondering
Around "able", you mean? (see above) To contrast it with not needing to leave home.
Bob
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