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Posted by Janelle on March 31, 2002, at 21:27:32
Apparently, I've overstepped my bounds here with my general questions. I guess I didn't understand the purpose of this board, and for that I'm sorry. I thought one could post ANY type of question on here, be it related to a specific med, specific experiences on med(s), or more general but med or illness-related.
IF I decide to post on here again, it will be relating to experiences I'm having or have had with meds, for example, asking if others have also experienced it. Or, if people post things on here that I can provide info/experience about I might respond to that kind of existing posts.
Thank you to all those who took the time and effort to answer my previous questions. Your kindness and knowledge are greatly appreciated.
Posted by Morgana on March 31, 2002, at 22:31:27
In reply to OKAY, no more questions. Message received :-(, posted by Janelle on March 31, 2002, at 21:27:32
Janelle,
I'm not sure why someone(s) would give you that kind of a 'message', but I for one do *not* think you have overstepped anything.
It seems to me that you are full of questions that you haven't been able to ask. Or rather, that there hasn't really been anyone to ask.
Don't be discouraged. And don't stop asking questions. Anything and everything that you can gather to arm yourself against this illness is absolutely necessary. How else can one survive? We have to educate ourselves and be prepared for every eventuality. Because who else will take care of us?
Take of yourself, but know that you are already doing the right things.
Morgana, BPII - Nardil and Lamictal
Posted by allisonm on March 31, 2002, at 23:48:25
In reply to OKAY, no more questions. Message received :-(, posted by Janelle on March 31, 2002, at 21:27:32
> Apparently, I've overstepped my bounds here with my general questions. I guess I didn't understand the purpose of this board, and for that I'm sorry. I thought one could post ANY type of question on here, be it related to a specific med, specific experiences on med(s), or more general but med or illness-related.
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> IF I decide to post on here again, it will be relating to experiences I'm having or have had with meds, for example, asking if others have also experienced it. Or, if people post things on here that I can provide info/experience about I might respond to that kind of existing posts.
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> Thank you to all those who took the time and effort to answer my previous questions. Your kindness and knowledge are greatly appreciated.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Janelle,
I tried to word my post re' Biology 101 and the definition of a neuron very carefully because I DID NOT want to discourage you from asking questions. I will copy here what I wrote in my previous post:"Janelle,
I notice that you have many questions. I think that's good. I don't want to dampen your enthusiasm, but information such as that above
can easily be found at a library or on the web, in an encyclopedia, or possibly in a dictionary. I certainly didn't know or remember all of
the above info until I looked it up for this post. And this info does not answer all of your questions. I guess what I am gently trying to
suggest is that looking up information such as this for yourself may lead you to more interesting information, (i.e., you may quench your
thirst for information with a search of your own and learn even more while you're at it!)Best wishes,
A. "I have been visiting this board for four years now. The people here have helped me tremendously, but I do not rely on this board as my only source of information. I have found that also doing my own research gives me even more infomation. People here often do not have time to explain everything or they don't always know. Everyone does the best they can. When I needed to know what my depression was about and what my drugs did and how they worked, I did big internet searches, I asked my pdoc lots of questions, I looked things up in books, and I came here to learn more. That's it. That's my only message.
If you choose to interpret this and/or my earlier message as a reprimand or some sort of scolding, that is your decision. I stand by my post and subsequent explanation.
Posted by Morgana on April 1, 2002, at 0:14:37
In reply to Re: OKAY, no more questions. Message received :-(, posted by allisonm on March 31, 2002, at 23:48:25
Janelle,
I hadn't followed this thread so I didn't see allison's message before.
I am myself *extremely* curious so I understand how you might have felt when you thought someone told you to stop asking so many questions, but I have to agree with allison. It seems to me she was trying to help, not hinder.
I have found that the best resource a group like this provides is personal experience.
All the technical stuff - printed material on meds, brain chemistry, etc. is out there already - ripe for research. The world wide web is a wondrous thing. Take advantage of it. Just make sure you sleep! :o)
And hang in there.
Morgana, BPII - Nardil and Lamictal
Posted by fachad on April 1, 2002, at 7:50:52
In reply to OKAY, no more questions. Message received :-(, posted by Janelle on March 31, 2002, at 21:27:32
Janelle,
Please don't abruptly stop asking questions as I may go into withdrawal and have a seizure or something. At least consider a gradual taper. Maybe you could ask 3 questions a day for a week, then 2 questions a day the next week...
Really, Janelle, I think you are letting your depression color you perceptions. That person was just suggesting that you could gather basic info on your own, which I had already suggested in that post a few days ago where I recommended some books.
But you pointed out that you did not have disposable cash for books, and even if you did that was not a very efficient learning style for you. So, fine, just keep asking here.
This board does not cost us any money. If you ask a question, someone may answer it thoughtfully, or someone may answer briefly, or someone may twist your question into an entirely new thread.
And fairly often, your question might just get left unanswered. A few of my questions have been just left there, lonely posts with no replies, and that disappointment led me to try to answer as many posts as possible.
So, unless Dr. Bob says something, don't change anything. The worst that could happen is that your questions are left unanswered, which is very common in life anyway.
Take care,
fachad
Posted by Ron Hill on April 1, 2002, at 9:31:07
In reply to OKAY, no more questions. Message received :-(, posted by Janelle on March 31, 2002, at 21:27:32
Janelle,
Was it me, with my "PONY = Small Horse" response? Please do not go away kiddo.
Criticism can be a good thing. It's like one friend holding up a mirror in front of another, and gently asking, "I don't know if you have seen this in the past, but here, allow me to hold the mirror for you so that you can have a fuller view and, thereby, gain beneficial insight". It is easier to say nothing and make no attempt to hold mirrors for our friends. But true friends do the uncomfortable for the benefit of another.I have a lot of respect for Allison. She is level headed and has gained wisdom over the years. I also think very highly of you. I love your energy for life and your thirst for knowledge. Please do not feel hurt or rejected. If Allison did not care she would not have taken time to hold the mirror for you. And if I didn't care I would not take time to "define" PONY and write this post. We are all cheering for you!
-- Ron
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> Apparently, I've overstepped my bounds here with my general questions. I guess I didn't understand the purpose of this board, and for that I'm sorry. I thought one could post ANY type of question on here, be it related to a specific med, specific experiences on med(s), or more general but med or illness-related.
>
> IF I decide to post on here again, it will be relating to experiences I'm having or have had with meds, for example, asking if others have also experienced it. Or, if people post things on here that I can provide info/experience about I might respond to that kind of existing posts.
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> Thank you to all those who took the time and effort to answer my previous questions. Your kindness and knowledge are greatly appreciated.
Posted by Charlotte on April 1, 2002, at 9:32:51
In reply to OKAY, no more questions. Message received :-(, posted by Janelle on March 31, 2002, at 21:27:32
Janelle,
I don't think anyone was telling you or suggesting that your questions were irritating or irrelevant. It was good advice to remind you that gaining more in-depth knowledge of the subjects you're interested in is naturally superior to getting a little bit of knowledge about them here.
I know that when I find something of interest here (always), or something that relates to me personally, I will immediately go to http://www.google.com and search for articles, related books, web-sites, etc. I don't have to buy anything to get a book title and go to B & N or a library to read a little bit more about something. And the internet's articles, web-sites, and resources are free and varied.
I think it was just a reminder that you could choose more in-depth and personalized informational resources IN ADDITION TO asking questions here (and you don't have to wait for an answer from Google!) lol.
Take care.
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