Psycho-Babble Administration Thread 4537

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Change in basics are unsettling

Posted by Fi on April 24, 2002, at 15:59:20

It hasnt surprised me that there is a lot of posting when something fundamental changes. The structure is important, and the familiarity.

So there's loads of concern if Dr B goes on holiday (much deserved)without explaining carefully beforehand about it, and how things would be handled and that the person covering would be OK and not have access to emails etc

Or if a board is set up which cant be posted to by everyone.

I'm just mentioning this as it explains the level of concern about these things, which seems to puzzle some folk at times.

Fi

Re: Change in basics are unsettling

Posted by Mark H. on April 25, 2002, at 16:00:02

In reply to Change in basics are unsettling, posted by Fi on April 24, 2002, at 15:59:20

Dear Fi,

I agree. I'm bipolar II, and I maintain my balance in part by sticking to routine as much as possible, so that I have the strength and flexibility to deal with the stresses that I cannot avoid (such as in my work).

I also think, perhaps, we tend to underestimate the effect of 9/11 on all of us. Most of America is experiencing some level of post-traumatic shock, yet we forget to treat ourselves and others with the extra patience and care we would offer to someone who had experienced it more singularly.

Changes on the board -- appointing substitutes, creating new boards, defining civility more narrowly -- will stir up a lot of us. We need to take extra-good care of one another, especially now. We need to take extra-good care of Dr. Bob, too.

Thanks, Fi.

Best wishes,

Mark H.

Re: Change in basics are unsettling

Posted by mist on April 25, 2002, at 16:59:23

In reply to Re: Change in basics are unsettling, posted by Mark H. on April 25, 2002, at 16:00:02

> I also think, perhaps, we tend to underestimate the effect of 9/11 on all of us.

Along similar lines, I suspect that sar's suicide has affected the community more deeply than might always be apparent. It's something that's still with us.

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