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:)

[groovygirl]

since we are all being so "honest" here - what have i done or said to warrant all this.  

someone mentioned angst always going out of her way to help people - haven't i attempted to do that as well?  or have i not contributed?

[groovygirl]

i've come to the same conclusion, and i've been feeling that way for awhile...i'm sorry that my post caused so much trouble on the board.  like you said, this board has helped me so much when i needed it.  there's a time and a place for everything, and this is not the time or place for me right now.

good luck you guys...you have helped to literally save my life.

[hippy]

I READ SOME WHERE RECENTLY ABOUT HEALTHY HOSTILTY'
I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS REALLY SUCH A THING.

I HAVE READ SOME POST VERY FEW THAT I THOUGHT WERE A LITTLE OUT OF BOUNDS. BUT I STILL HAVE RESPECT FOR THOSE PEOPLE.
BUT HE OLD BEATLES SONG COMES TO MIND  FOR THOSE SITUATIONS--------LET IT BE---WORDS OF WISDOM FOR ME.              PEACE

[skipper]

hippy:
excelent post above. yeah i know good writing when i see it, cause it always hits me in this envious way.... like i say to myself "gee i wish i would have said/written that...(HEY FOLKS! PAY ATTENTION, I'M SHOWING YOU ALL HOW PETTY AND SUPERFICIAL KIP CAN BE!!)

well hippy your post hit me that way and when i was done letting my ego really act out (all in the safety of my own little drug addict head), your thinking  on one addict seeking out the expierence of someone else, who has had the same malady, injury or illness...that appeals to me. i would have gladly paid for information that was just dropped on the table talking to another addict before  an NA meeting started. (i do try to remember when the hat is passed around, believe me) what is that about "the theraputic value of one addict helping another is without parallel."

well hippy, my hats off for an excelent post, done in a manner of
eloquence, unusal to this forum or everday life anywhere! you know, one day you started posting and the next you started with these astute observations of this disease we all seeem to share.

although i usually don't post back to every post i should, i an-
iously wait for another post to the forum from you

keep an angel on your shoulder
kip

[hippy]

BLESSED ARE THE FLEXABLE , FOR THEY WILL NOT GET BENT OUT OF SHAPE

[groovygirl]

"If you ever read my post,or considered ME a worthwhile participant in YOUR forum, you would see that I for one supported your cause in full. Not that it seems to matter."

this was angst's post - this is pure sarcasm and totally unwarranted.  i understand your trying to make peace, hippy, but i'm definitely offended by her post.  i am especially bothered because i don't ever post anything negative to either her or michael whoever.

listen - just NEVERMIND my original questions.  apparently they were fraught with controvery - i don't see how or why, but it's out-of-hand.  i'm tired and feel a bit sick over this whole thing.  those that i leave alone in peace should give me the same courtesy. we can't all like each other...if we don't, doesn't it make sense to stay clear of each other?

g'night.