Posted by beardedlady on March 22, 2002, at 7:38:37
In reply to Obviously, I made a mistake!, posted by Uppendown on March 22, 2002, at 4:58:25
Welcome, Uppendown!
I think the only mistake you've made is having an expectation.
There are so many names on this board--so many people with lives and pains and joys (I hope). And they are all looking for different things. Like me, when they see a new name, not all of them are that tuned in to who's new. So many of us are that it's impossible to tell who's been here since yesterday or since 1999.
I've only been posting about a month. No one rolled out the red carpet for me, nor did I expect them to! I came with questions, and those who could answer them did. I am looking for commiseration rather than companionship, comparing notes with folks.
My guess is that people respond to the posts that interest them--to answer questions about meds they're familiar with or to ask questions or share experiences. Maybe, like me, they respond only when they feel they could add something to the discussion.
You shouldn't take it personally. No one here has bad breath or smelly poop or a dunce cap on or a hideous deformity. (Though I'm upfront about my beard!) People aren't whispering, "Hey, look what Uppendown's wearing today! Ew!"
So, welcome. If you can help someone or someone can help you, this is the place. But if you are a sensitive soul, and you probably are, you might have to develop a thicker skin.
By the way, I've read your posts, but I didn't have anything to add, so I didn't!
Ah, but I just did. So there!
beardy : )>
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thread:99424
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