Posted by Dinah on March 31, 2008, at 8:24:18
In reply to Dr. Bob, question about chat... sucide triggers, posted by Happyflower on March 30, 2008, at 21:40:06
I've brought this up to Dr. Bob before. I don't think he understands, or at least he feels differently than I do.
I'd feel pretty hurt myself. And I have on occasion. Not only here, but in real life. That's why I only chat in Room 2. So a lot of times, I don't chat at all because I see everyone's in Room 1. Which probably is better for my real life, since chat is my greatest downfall, timewise, at Babble.
It's one of those things at Babble that presses all sorts of old buttons. Feelings of exclusion, of being on the outside with my nose pressed to the window. Those feelings might be coming from old hurts, but that doesn't make them hurt any less.
I really am happy that Dr. Bob now allows blocked posters to chat. But I find the two rooms as distressing as you do.
And for the record, I really enjoyed our chat the other night. I am so impressed with the work you're doing in therapy right now. I'm a huge believer that people *can* change. Life would be a pretty sad prospect if there was no room for redemption. I've changed myself, and hope to keep changing.
I hope you feel free to come post on Psychology. I am interested to continue our discussion on ego strength work.
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