Posted by ChrisK on May 29, 2000, at 12:39:06
In reply to question for everyone, posted by kathy on May 29, 2000, at 1:57:45
Kathy,
I have met in person with many people that I have "met" online. I think almost all of them were from a couple of horse racing forums but we developed a common bond. We actually had a full gathering with about 30 people from one forum showing up in one place. I have also met one to one with a woman who also sufferred from depression and had a family member with Alzheimers. We shared a lot in common except for our ages and it was very nice to meet her. I also had my wife with me on the trip. We were just going to be in her area so we decided to meet.
I tend to trust the people that I e-mail on a regular basis after a period of time but then again I am a 37 year old man and can take care of myself in most situations. I don't blame you for listening to your mother's concerns. If your still at that stage I wouldn't reccommend traveling anywhere to meet anyone you've met on the Internet. I get the feeling that if you are still getting advice from your mother that you are young enough to not go through that.
I have made other friends who I never met but have exchanged thoughts and pictures with. It is best to be cautious.
As far as this group goes, I read a lot from the names I recognize and appreciate all of the help that people give each other here. It really is a community of people with similar problems and we can all help each other out.
The best advice I can give you is to watch out for people who reply in personal e-mail rather than to the forum or chat room.
There are many very good people here and no matter what you decide we wish you the best and want you to stay.
Sometimes it takes a while to find the best meds and the proper dx to get the help you need. Just keep reading a lot of these threads and you will find out that there a re a lot of us who can bond together without meeting.
Hope this helps a little,
ChrisP.S. You do have your e-mail address showing which you may want to delete if you are concerned about any informal contact.
> I'like to know if you all are on the line everyday or do you meet eachother on the outside and become friends , sort of like the movie "you've got mail".oris it not safe to do that.
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