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Default Jan 02, 2019 at 08:03 PM
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I've decided that from now on, I am going to do things my own way. While I am not going to quit PC and I am unlikely ever going to delete my account (unless I want to start fresh for whatever reason), I am going to greatly limit my time here and I am only going to log in to either check up on friends I have on here or to occasionally help somebody else out. The reason is because I am unlikely to listen to any advice anyways and I don't wish to waste people's time or start drama.


Also, due to the rather poorly implemented ignore feature, I am not getting the most out of this site since so many people have me blocked that I can't even reply on a lot of the lighthearted fun threads in the general forum since a lot of the people that start those threads have me on ignore. Yeah I know I was a mean nasty person during my first 1-2 years on here and I do truly regret some of the hurtful things I've said but I've changed since then and I am legitimately trying to be a kinder person and I'm working on learning from my mistakes but it's clear that I'll be punished indefinitely without any chance of making amends to those I hurt all because I was in a very dark place back then so I'm choosing the next best option for myself.

With that being said, I'm going to treat my mental health issues my own way. I'm not taking any psyche meds ever again for my own reasons (I understand they're for some people but not for me). I am going to focus on better dieting, exercising, mediation, and more "natural" ways of treating my issues. I'm practicing mindfulness and I'm working on stopping my negative thinking on my own and focusing on my goals and aspirations in life. I am done accepting the fact that my anxiety issues limit me from ever getting a driver's license and I am going to push through and get my license, even if I have to spend so much money on private training that I get myself into debt in the process. Once I get my driver's license I will live cheaply and save my money and get a tiny house so I don't have to work full time to pay rent/house payments and I can get the freedom that I so desire.

People might think I'm wrong but I've always been better at learning on my own and finding my own solutions to my issues. An example that comes to mind is when I was a kid I tried to take a keyboarding class. Because I couldn't learn the way they wanted me to I did so poorly in the class that they told me I would never be able to type. Guess what? I learned my own way and I now type 80 words per minute.

This is my choice. I'm not hurting at all when I type this. In fact, I've been in a good mood all day.

Thanks for reading.

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Default Jan 03, 2019 at 07:07 AM
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I wish you all the best! I feel you're on the right path to healing. I hope it works for you. I don't know about the issues you've had here and why people seem to avoid you. I only remember you from the thread about the narcissist disorder. I believe everyone can change if they truly want to.
I also absolutely understand the inclination to self study. I'm the same way.
I wish you good luck on your journey and hope 2019 will be a positive year for you.

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I wish you all the best! I feel you're on the right path to healing. I hope it works for you. I don't know about the issues you've had here and why people seem to avoid you. I only remember you from the thread about the narcissist disorder. I believe everyone can change if they truly want to.
I also absolutely understand the inclination to self study. I'm the same way.
I wish you good luck on your journey and hope 2019 will be a positive year for you.

I simply had a lot of anger issues and would lash out at people if they told me something I didn't want to hear. If somebody tried to stand up to me, well I would name call and bring them down with petty insults.

I was somebody who didn't want the truth if the truth was in any way inconvenient or painful.

I want to use this site for my own personal growth. I can't do that when I have to be reminded of how much of a prick I was every time I get the dreaded "Unable to reply to thread because so and so member has you on ignore" message. Heck, even seeing some of the threads made by some of these members is triggering in itself. I feel like a child who is left out of a party. I also don't know if I should do something as pity as delete my account and start anew to circumvent the ignores.
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Default Jan 04, 2019 at 06:02 AM
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I think there is a rule in place about certain areas in PC such as General Social Chat and Games where one is not supposed to begin a thread when they have members on ignore. A moderator would, in turn need to close that thread and begin a new one.
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Default Jan 04, 2019 at 08:29 AM
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I think it would be OK to create a new profile. In fact I thought you could do it before I read your post. Like a new beginning of new you. It could be a healing experience.

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I think there is a rule in place about certain areas in PC such as General Social Chat and Games where one is not supposed to begin a thread when they have members on ignore. A moderator would, in turn need to close that thread and begin a new one.

That seems like a bit of a cop out.

I don't see why they can't make the ignore feature work on here like it does other places: if somebody has you on ignore you ignore them too and you see no more threads or posts created by them or any thanks/hugs given out by them. Such a rule would make things easier for everybody. People on ignore wouldn't have to see threads that may trigger them and people who have to put somebody on ignore wouldn't be penalized at all.

I can't be the only one who gets upset by things like this.

Still good to know though.
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I think it would be OK to create a new profile. In fact I thought you could do it before I read your post. Like a new beginning of new you. It could be a healing experience.

Good point.

Even the name "DarknessIsMyFriend" doesn't really represent who I am now.

I'll consider it.
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That seems like a bit of a cop out.

I don't see why they can't make the ignore feature work on here like it does other places: if somebody has you on ignore you ignore them too and you see no more threads or posts created by them or any thanks/hugs given out by them. Such a rule would make things easier for everybody. People on ignore wouldn't have to see threads that may trigger them and people who have to put somebody on ignore wouldn't be penalized at all.

I can't be the only one who gets upset by things like this.

Still good to know though.
I don't write the rules. So I wasn't replying as some representative of PC...
If you are blocked by someone who is creating game threads or posting in an "every member" section...report them.
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I don't write the rules. So I wasn't replying as some representative of PC...
If you are blocked by someone who is creating game threads or posting in an "every member" section...report them.

Thanks.

Just thew that last comment out as a suggestion more than anything.

Might make a thread about it in the community feedback forum.
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Default Jan 04, 2019 at 03:44 PM
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The ignore feature is indeed an often broached topic of discussion. I have a love/hate relationship with it, myself. So, I can certainly relate to your frustrations on a personal level.
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Thanks.

Just thew that last comment out as a suggestion more than anything.

Might make a thread about it in the community feedback forum.
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Default Jan 05, 2019 at 07:16 AM
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Hey if what you are doing works for you, then that's a good thing.

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Default Jan 05, 2019 at 10:56 PM
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Im sorry that people have you on ignore. think of it like real life. if the word pizza is a trigger for you, you avoid that trigger. the ignore feature is there for everyone to use in order to control what they are triggered by. we cant control what others do only what we choose to do.

that said whether someone has you on ignore or not does not prevent you from using the site and posting. it just means instead of posting in those threads you make your own.

my suggestion if you see a thread where you feel you can contribute to but the original poster has you on ignore start your own thread on the same issue and how that problem affects you...

example... if I see a thread that is about dissociation and I want to post in that thread on dissociation, when I try to I find that the original poster has me on ignore. no problems I make my own thread about dissociation and how dissociation affects me.

see what I mean... when you are on someone elses ignore list its because they are taking care of their self and not a punishment or preventing you from posting.. you just make your own thread and those that are not on your ignore listing can post in your thread.
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see what I mean... when you are on someone elses ignore list its because they are taking care of their self and not a punishment or preventing you from posting.. you just make your own thread and those that are not on your ignore listing can post in your thread.

I see being on ignore by many people as a way of being penalized. Being ignored hinders my usage of the site, which I dislike, especially since I've donated a lot of time and money to this site in the last few years.

But yeah, I'm strongly considering that fresh start. I want to focus on the future and not the past from now on. It would suck having to work my way back up to 2,000 posts for this fancy custom title (props to those who get the reference with mine!) but doing so might be worth it in the long run.


What is done is done though the past is meaningless at this point.

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