Posted by Dinah on January 17, 2003, at 12:20:19
In reply to Moving on from mental health forums?, posted by OddipusRex on January 17, 2003, at 11:39:41
Well, there's your problem. You spend too much time on the admin board and not enough on Social. :)
Misunderstandings happen here, perhaps a bit more frequently than in real life, but learning to deal with them is good practice.
I do find I'm being Dinah more in real life. Not all the time, but I'll notice myself doing it from time to time. My therapist loved the idea at first, because I am somewhat socially isolated and find it difficult to get into the rhythm of real life socializing. Then he hated it because I was upset all the time. Then he liked it again because I started being able to deal with the on board stuff better. I've even started to sometimes be able to decide when to step in to a conflict laden situation. It used to be necessary for me, and I still often do it. But every once in a while I don't. He thinks that's great.
So, it depends. If it's not benefiting you the way you're using it, why don't you try using it differently before you give up.
I enjoy your posts, and your way of looking at things, and I'd like to see you here on Social.
Dinah
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