medical advice/contributions

[groovygirl]

i thought i saw a post from dr. steve in reference to donations.  i was surprised to see his name, since they said he wouldn't be back.  do you think if we all try to give even just a little money, that we could get a dr. back here?  not to bash dr. steve, but he never really gave very in-depth answers, and he mostly said to seek medical attention from your dr. i guess everyone is afraid of liability or something.

i remember running across another medical help forum somewhere in my online travels, and i wish so much that i could think of its name. please, if anyone knows of it could you let me know?  i really feel that although this is a WONDERFUL place, most of us are not drs/nurses, and professional advice would be so helpful (to me).

i would definitely make regular/maybe quarterly donations to a place that had a dr. overseeing it and answering questions more fully...do you think the people who run this board would be willing to look into finding someone if we all pitched in what we could?  it would be too bad if they had to make this board cost something for everyone - some people just pop in and out and i don't think they should have to pay, but many of us (like me) come here every day.  i have no idea what to contribute...does anyone have a number in mind - i'd just like to know what you guys think would be appropriate.

thanks all:)

[GOD]

Hey, Skip!

Thanks for asking about Minnesota... It's almost 12:30 on Sunday, and we're getting ready to leave. It's about a 7 hour drive back to where I live... (Oh, You know that..) Anyway, I'll be back sometime after 8:00 or so. She's checked in, and not to thrilled to be there [Hazelden] right now, as she feels like a "Failure." but as my dad told her this morning, better to have a LIVE morphine-addicted sister, than a DEAD, clean one... HAhaha. That put a smile on her face! They allow the occasional vistors, so we'll be visiting her pretty regularly after she's got at least a week behind her. Cheers for now,

Jess

P.S. All you mothers out there:

HAVE A GREAT MOTHER'S DAY! you guys deserve it!

[mrmichael67]

Besides one recent time I received a few unwarranted shots in another thread, I know I do not have a track record of arguing with anyone.  I made two statements in this thread that were aimed at noone in a flaming way.  I responded in the one thread because my name was mentioned.  Someone agreed with what I said, so what?  There are a few old timers that still come here from time to time, but I know a lot of people have left because of the negativity that does tend to happen here quite often.  If this is a forum about recovery, the negativity is going to achieve the opposite effect.  And, I feel that me being asked to not respond to certain posts is completely wrong.  And, I was asked that.  What is this, a country club where only certain people can post?  And groovy, you did take a barrage of **** from people other than me.  And you didn't deserve it.  I just stated my opinion on the subject and you took it personally.  It was not directed at you, it was directed at the subject.  I just offered my opinion about the answers that the doc has given in his past posts.  I, or noone else, should have to walk on eggshells afraid to agree with someone or have someone agreee with them.  Also, noone should have to take personal shots.  That was wrong and I feel that Groovy didn't warrant that.  People will have their own take on certain subjects and that is what a message board is all about.

[hippy]

HI ANGST , JUST WANTED TO WISH YOU A HAPPY MOTHERS DAY.
I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS DAY TO THE FULLEST, AND EVERY OTHER DAY AS WELL.   PEACE. ALWAYS NICE TO SEE YOU POSTING    MICHAEL

[angst]

For the Mother's out there or Dad's doing the Mom thing,  Happy Mother's Day.  Let us cherish our children.   With many of my health problems, Isabel is a wonder child.  Good wishes.  Ava

[angst]

Today is new and beautiful here if not too hot.  I just want to apologize for the negative connotation I put into the original post.  I view the whole of the forum greater than any one person here.  I still agree that an addict helping another addict is trufully the best around.  But if we have those medical problems, asking for help, then maybe we need a professional to help us out.  I will make a donation.  Groovy, we all get tired and frustrated, I apologize for the sarcasm.  The forum is far better having both of us agreeing to disagree.  No malice from me to you.  You 've been here longer than I.  Experience counts for a lot.   Peace, Ava

[hippy]

PLEASE FORGIVE MY COMMENT,I AM SORRY .
I CERTAINLY DID NOT MEAN FOR IT TO HURTFULL IN ANY WAY.
I WILL BE MORE CAREFUL FROM NOW ON. i WAS JUST THINKING OUT LOUD
AND I REALLY MENT IT AS A QUESTION,I HAD HEARD A DOCTOR ON A RADIO SHOW MENTION IT (HEALTHY HOSTILITY) , AND THINKING ABOUT I WAS TRUELY WONDERING IF THERE IS SUCH A THING. LOOKING BACK ON WHAT I WROTE , IN YESTERDAY FOURM , IT WAS A MISTAKE, WITH ALL THAT WAS GOING ON.
I CARE ABOUT EVERYONE HERE AND I PRETTY MUCH STAY POSITIVE , SINCE ALL I HAVE RECEIVED I POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT ON THIS FOURM.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL