Any Ideas/Suggestions For The New Sexual Abuse Forum?

[catjudo]

I'm not sure how well it works to flag posts as possible triggers. The problem with that is that one can never predict what may trigger others...everyone is different. In this type of forum, virtually anything written has the potential to trigger someone. Before you know it, almost every post is flagged as *possible trigger* and then it has very little meaning but does leave posts looking cluttered. OR you have people complaining because a post wasn't flagged and it triggered them, but it was something that most people would not have considered triggering...you end up with people treading so carefully afraid to upset another member or trying to remember what things trigger each and every other member. I just find it to be absolute chaos. :dontknow: JMHO

 

[shiraz]

I agree with catjudo on this ... I have been on other PTSD sites where the trigger flagging is used and most posts were flagged - a lot of clutter and a lot of work when posting to list all possible triggers - it is endless ... eventually I stopped using the site

 

[SunnyBrookFarm]

Regarding flagging the triggers - I think that most of what will be said - will trigger someone. I don't really see anyway to avoid it.

Perhaps just have a warning on the main web page or somewhere that entries may trigger and if you are not currently in therapy or have not ever had therapy that you should be careful which posts you read. I also like the advice that is given here - regarding to take a break from reading or writing posts if your anxiety increases.