Do You Sometimes Worry About Your Myptsd Friends?

[Changing4Best]

I heard from him! He emailed me. He's doing awesome things in his life and he asked me to pray for him that they will all work out. I think I can say who he is. It's Ed. I don't think he'd mind. I'm praying for him a lot. I care.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I also think that the time comes for people when they have actualized their lives and leave to live their lives. Kind of like fledglings flying away from the nest.

 

[Changing4Best]

And then there are some of us who stay, mostly to help others and give back the support that we once received as newer members here.

 

[void]

@OP
Yes, regularly.

May they all be coated in peace and safety.

 

[Deleted member 28812]

I heard from him! He emailed me. He's doing awesome things in his life and he asked me to pray for...

I remember Ed from our "Talking about God" thread. Can you say "hello" from me?

 

[Deleted member 34328]

I guess I'm not familiar enough with anyone specifically, although I have noticed a few names that seem to follow similar threads that I do. I can tell already that I'm going to have to use a little more discernment when logging in to some threads. Not because they aren't important or needed, but simply because of where I am. As has already been pointed out, ptsd comes and goes in cycles. My cycle hasn't "gone" yet, but it's on it's way. I have to protect that.

I am so thankful to hear that some of you have developed good relationships here. Even enough to notice whether or not someone logs in or not. That's awesome! Support is so crucial! It's exactly the type of thing I was hoping to find in this forum. So I do appreciate this thread very much.

 

[Changing4Best]

I remember Ed from our "Talking about God" thread. Can you say "hello" from me?

I have not heard from him recently and a lot of folks have asked me to say hello, so I will write to him and let him know that many folks have said hello and miss him, but that is all I can do.

 

[Upside Down Eagle]

I´ve taken so many breaks from the forum I can´t even count them anymore. But then again it has been 5+ years since I signed up.
I always come back and post a little update though, and check on people when I haven´t spoken to them in a long time.

There´s also been some people I had contact with and never heard from again. In most cases there´s pretty much nothing you can do about it. Maybe they have too much going on in their life... or maybe they are having a very difficult time and need more intensive help than we can offer.

I´m glad to hear that Ed´s doing allright :)

 

[Mina]

Sometimes people need to step away and re-group. Perhaps sending positive energy or thoughts to them or praying for them would be a way to help balance the worry when/if you don't hear from them. Even folks without PTSD fall out of touch...the majority of my friends don't have it, and we may go for long stretches without communicating because they get busy with life in general - work, spouse, kids, sports, hobbies, health issues, whatever.

I also think that the time comes for people when they have actualized their lives and leave to live their lives.

And then there are some of us who stay, mostly to help others and give back the support that we once received as newer members here.

Both are equally valid options. Leaving is best for some...I used to be an editor, and regardless of how much I wanted to keep helping and supporting others, personally reached a point where being here frequently was more destructive to me than stepping away. Staying is best for some, as they're able to continue on their journey without reaching that destructive place.

That said, HI to anybody who used to know me! ;)

 

[Stickler]

I do worry about people.