Negative people ....

[ILoveLukey]

I can not figure out why negative people who  constantly discourage are allowed to stay on this forum.Personally, I haved loved this forum and have received much support.But if  this is allowed to continue, I will surely leave, as I  will not be detered from the support I have gotten here but just the same, refuse to continue because of the negativity that I have been reading.....which is not what this site is all about. It is rediculous to let a total pessimist continue to try to bring  some of us us down and I for one will not tolerate it therefore will go elsewhere.

[Yoda99]

Very good point,
Yoda

[Savas]

The only comment I'll make is be wary of advice from med students. It's a case of a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. Perhaps more learning  and experience will give them the whole picture.

[joann1975]

I from getting negative feedback the other day have decided all we can do for the ones with the negative comments etc..... is to pray for them, realize they are probably only talking about their own demon and hope the best for them. Also, take their age/maturity level into consideration, where they are in recovery etc....

That is my 2 cents!

[Yoda99]

As long as I've been here, there's been bouts of negativity and sometimes what we call "drama".  In the beginning it would upset me so much and drain me so much, that I would just stay away for a while.  All we can do is try not to let the negativity get to us and know that there are people like that in all walks of life, so we'll find them here too.  If it is interfering with your progress, just take a break from the forum.  Come back in a few weeks and everything will probably be going smoothly.  Until the next time...
Hang in there,
Yoda

[wait2long]

wonderful post....

[SableZen]

Some really good responses... there is a difference between recognizing that this is a struggle for us (that's the given part we all personally know), educating ourselves and each other (understanding is a necessary part of recovering), and being hopelessly negative.

But it's hard NOT to be openly negative - that's the very nature of this struggle - and the part which we have to personally survive as individuals. That part is overwhelming and powerful for everyone. But recognizing (by educating each ourselves and each other) that negativity is just a part of the recovery process, *a part that comes, goes, returns, lessens, and yet finally ENDS*, is key to just surviving through it.

Let's try to remember that when we are educating each other, educating ourselves, just need to vent, or being there for someone else to vent - that this is *normal* considering the circumstances of people beating addictions. But most importantly: that it gets better and finally ends if we ride it out.

I apologize if it sounds like I'm ranting - I'm not really. This post and the responses just really got me thinking.