Posted by Dr. Bob on June 29, 2014, at 23:23:24
In reply to Re: And this is why I don't post on this board. » Dr. Bob, posted by Partlycloudy on June 28, 2014, at 21:31:22
> I don't feel validated or wanted on this board.
> I am in long term therapy, but I don't share my experiences here. They don't appear to be relevant.
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> It has a lot to do with my present state of mind; my poor experience at the recovery center, and how, in this state, I can't find the right words to express how I feel.
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> I really feel I don't fit in with the culture of this board. I would rather censor myself than insult anyone else or cause a misunderstanding.I wonder if your experiences might be more relevant than you realize. For example, others here might not feel validated or wanted, either. Or, others here may also be censoring themselves.
Some self-censorship can help keep things civil, but all work and no play makes Psychology a dull board. One of the nice things about Babble is if someone does feel insulted, or misunderstand, you can rephrase what you posted.
I also wonder, is it really the culture of this board you don't feel you fit in with, in which case I might feel insulted or misunderstand, or is it a subgroup here, in which case they might?
Bob
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