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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 186195"><p>For me...it varies upon what is happening in my life and my strength at the moment. On some days, it almost feels like some sort of validation knowing that others are going through similar issues and managing to get through them. On other days, I tend to be a little quieter, because I really don't want to think about this stuff very much or I am just too busy to read and reply to posts. You should do this because you feel supported and wanted to support others. I think if you are feeling overburdened by the reading of posts, it is a signal to simply stop reading them. You can stop reading for a few days (or longer...you decide what seems right) and then check in for a few minutes each day or a couple of days a week, etc. (again...you pick based on your time, feelings that you are being supported and ability to support). I have even used a timer, because it is easy to lose track of time when one starts reading. Don't ever do something that doesn't feel right...but don't assume these are "forever" feelings either. Wishing you well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 186195"] For me...it varies upon what is happening in my life and my strength at the moment. On some days, it almost feels like some sort of validation knowing that others are going through similar issues and managing to get through them. On other days, I tend to be a little quieter, because I really don't want to think about this stuff very much or I am just too busy to read and reply to posts. You should do this because you feel supported and wanted to support others. I think if you are feeling overburdened by the reading of posts, it is a signal to simply stop reading them. You can stop reading for a few days (or longer...you decide what seems right) and then check in for a few minutes each day or a couple of days a week, etc. (again...you pick based on your time, feelings that you are being supported and ability to support). I have even used a timer, because it is easy to lose track of time when one starts reading. Don't ever do something that doesn't feel right...but don't assume these are "forever" feelings either. Wishing you well. [/QUOTE]
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