Phatgirl2 & daisy-
I have been isolating myself and very depressed becaue of a continuing bad flare and all the stress at work. Haven't posted in a while, but during a crying bout last night I remembered how supportive people were here and how also, somone might could give me some advice on some of the things I am going through right now, so I decided to try to break out of the isolation. thought I would come back and start posting again. I was so dissapointed to see and feel the anger and bitterness in your posts. Thought I would try another thread, but several of them continued to bring up the cruel statements. Why??
Anger and bitterness spreads like a posion and infects everything it touches. Does it bother you at all that your posts are only making 'you' feel better and do not provide any type of support or hope or fun coversation to the RA group?
People here need knowledge, support, hope, encouragement and most of all, a 'safe' place to share and try to work through the changes going on in their lives, as well as ways to share relief from boredom etc.
We all are in different situations and have different personalities, so naturally the style of posts will vary by person as will when and how they post. I just ask that you please consider letting it go, at least while on this board, because whether you are aware of it or not, the anger is affecting everyone, even if you feel you are being discreat with just one or two threads.
thanks
I agree, this place is getting to be depressing! Let's lighten up...here I am trying to get a dog in for some health issues, I myself am not doing too great and the neighbor cats keep crappin in my back yard and the neighbor kid keeps flippin his cigarette butts in my front yard.
I have to deal with my mom, RA, OA, Fibro,empty nest syndrome, sore boobs and manopause and I come here to get advice and support and so many are arguing in what used to be a peaceful place to go read.
Any suggestions on what we can do as a group?
jode
You just have to let it pass girls. I stated before it's just a couple people with the problem and those couple of people have turned this place upside down in a matter of hours. When everyone.....including myself complains about it all that happens if it prolongs it. We've seen it before and I'm sure we'll see it again.
Jode; I entered menopause at 32. If there's anything I can do to help you let me know. It's a strange time to say the least.
I agree, Lovie. It's so hard to come here for support and see all the uglyness. I think you are right. The only thing to do is to ignore the ones that are mean and cruel and get back to what we are supposed to be about.
Tara, I am so sorry you are having such a bad time. Please know you are always welcome to sign on and know that someone is here to share you pain and troubles. My heart is with you.
Hugs to all. We can just skip over the nastiness.
Blessings,
Nini
Tara, the support is still here, it's just a little hard to find right now but it's here. All of this will pass. The one thing to remember is don't get involved in the negative posting. Just ignore it. I've posted very little in the past several weeks due to current problems but I'm here, the same as Lovie, Nini, and Jode, and all of the other supportive people on board. We're here, just not as vocal right now as some others are.