Subj : Re: Mental Health disscus
To   : Nightfox
From : boraxman
Date : Tue Jun 03 2025 01:42 pm

-=> Nightfox wrote to poindexter FORTRAN <=-

 Ni>   Re: Re: Mental Health disscussions are ok?
 Ni>   By: poindexter FORTRAN to hyjinx on Mon Jun 02 2025 07:30 am

 PF> It's a great idea to have a forum for these kind of discussions, back in
 PF> the '90s, my othernet had a similar forum. We had a few people on
 PF> anti-depressants who could compare notes on drugs, dosages and
 PF> experiences, and it made them feel less alone in their struggles. For
 PF> someone without issues, it was enlightening.

 PF> A lot of the allure of BBSing in the 80s and 90s was for groups of people
 PF> to support others in their positions and to be supported.

 Ni> I think that would be a good idea.

 PF> These days, I'm thinking it'd need to be moderated, one rabble-rouser
 PF> could cause a lot of damage.

 Ni> That's true.

Even just being able to connect with people, feel part of a community,
be able engage with others helps a lot.  The idea of a specific forum
is a decent one, but I think just being here, as opposed to not being
here at all, is half the solution.
 
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