who are the moderators? are they experienced with MI

[Guest newbie]

hi, I have been lurking and reading posts for some time but this will b my first post. It looks like the forum threads are moderated but by who? I see names or id's but are these nurses or doctors? One in particular in the bipolar threads frequently comes across as crass. I do not mean to stir up any problem I am just concerned that there are a lot of well meaning folk on the forum and some are in fragile conditions. "Advice" is being offered as opposed to support. I have seen many occasions where a moderator n particular states she/he is not diagnosing conditions. But then continues to give advice. I also understand that some members here probably have a lot of long time experience with MI issues and such but again my concern is that well meant advice should not be substituted for general support and sharing one's own personal experience. I am bothered by threads that encourage members to try a certain medication or discontinue another one because it didn't work for a member.

Please this is not an overall judgement on any one or any moderator. Medication issues and advice by anyone other than a experienced professional can be dangerous.

Just concerned. Is there a doctor on board here or are we all just a general support for one another? What exactly is the moderation?

Best regards

[tryp]

We are all people who have lived with MI for a while, are in appropriate treatment and reasonably stable. We are a peer support forum for crazies, by crazies.

If we seem crass, it's probably because this is a crass sort of place. We aren't like other support sites. We tell it like it is.

We offer support as well as information - we are always clear that we are not a substitute for professional advice, but a useful supplement from people who have been there.

[december_brigette]

What's your definition of advice and support?

[Antigone]

I've never seen anyone tell someone to change or discontinue their meds without consulting their professionals. Anyone doing that is called on it. This is a very "med compliant" site, and people get no support for going off their meds or changing them up themselves without supervision.

People share their personal experiences with medication changes, which is the definition of peer support.

If you read the rules, they are very clear on all of this. You did read the rules, right?

On another note, this is a very odd post for a brand new member. Did you have some other reason to come here, like a mental health question? Or just an agenda about the staff?

[Rockaphilly]

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[LunaRufina]

No offense, but why are you here other than to poke at people, newbie?

You don't seem to be someone who has an interest in this site, as you have not sought help on any one issue. So either you like to creep around the internet stirring up trouble, or there is some other more bizarre agenda here.

Why not just be direct and ask the moderators and admins yourself with direct questions instead of being all creepy-stalkery-like?

[Guest newbie]

I do not understand the comment about creepy and stalkerlike since it is my first post and I have yet not had a moment to create a profile with a list of issues and medications tried and resumed. I do not also understand how seeking clarification over a role of a moderator is in any way inflammatory. I have been a reader for some time because I have an interest in pharmacology and my own mental issues and almost every time I have entered a subject into a search it was connected with an answer to this forum. Which I am not disregarding as helpful .

I did read these rules and TOS and it is clear that non one "walks on eggshells" which I appreciate wholly in that case a simple question about a role of a moderator and their experience should not ignite suspicion however if you feel the need to make a conclusion based on this inquiry than I will not argue about it. I believe my origin question was clear.

[Guest newbie]

I believe it to be this comment that caused me to think the moderators were health professionals, I quote directly

"If you don't have a sleep problem, I would recommend the XR since it is likely less sedating and will give you more even levels, though obviously your pdoc knows you better than me, and it's very individual.

It might help, but 50 mg is low for depression augmentation - usually you want above 100-150 for that, though some people do get a lift lower than that. "

Do you understand my confusion? As I am under the care of a psychiatrist and learned about this forum because I wanted to see if other people had similar side effects to the medications that I have, not as a advice nurse line I am only seeking to see if side effects have been reported by others.

[LunaRufina]

TO clarify, it's like your sixth post.

I don't give a crap, actually if you say I am the most shitastic admin there ever was. My spidey senses start to tingle, however, when someone takes such concern about a community that they haven't even really given to, or been a part of. Maybe that's just me being over-protective. Possible.

I am not a doctor. I offer information the vast majority of the time as opposed to advice, per se, with the exception of, perhaps "NO DON'T STOP THAT AED COLD TURKEY!" or "Call your doctor before you decided to stop the medication" or "Oh, that's a rash and you are taking lamictal? Call doctor. ASAP"

Otherwise, with meds, I attempt to give information about what realistic options there are, not saying "Oh but I would opt for a instead of b or c because of xyz"

When it comes to therapy, etc. it's a bit different. I don't have a problem recommending calming techniques or suggestions for distraction techniques or such things. They are benign [at least ones that I recommend] and the worst that happens is they do not have the desired benefit.

Otherwise, I do a lot of "that's going to cause an interaction" "Don't randomly fuck around with a lightbox if you are BP" and "Just because it's natural doesn't mean it's SAFE!"

That is, when I'm active. If you'll notice, I've been having a hard time and haven't been as active.

I have made an attempt to describe my style on the boards as accurately as possible, but sometimes I get a little nuts. Because, well, I am.

As I am under the care of a psychiatrist and learned about this forum because I wanted to see if other people had similar side effects to the medications that I have, not as a advice nurse line I am only seeking to see if side effects have been reported by others.

Then take what you want from it and leave the rest.

[melissaw72]

FWIW, this is what is quoted at the bottom of every page:

"The content of individual posts on this site are the sole work of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and/or policies of the Administrators, Moderators, or other Members of the Crazyboards community. Health related topics should not be used for the purpose of diagnosis or substituted for medical advice. It is your responsibility to research the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of all opinions, services, and other information found on the site, and to consult with your professional health care provider as to whether the information can benefit you."

[Guest newbie]

To Lunarufna I understand that cursing is a normal part of the deal here please though do not direct at me I came here for perhaps the same reasons as you. In the interim of posting this I have indeed posted on other topics of interest and so now this will be post 8 or 9 if there is a reason to count. The quote with "I would recommend" is rightly a concern however no longer do I need to clarify or ask the role or experience of those offering such statements. I am not comfortable with attacks and a person cannot fully expect to know all the answers and that is why we ask.

See the side effects I had are not listed in the usual paper handout with the medicatin but when I search in the toolbar I find that others had the same effects so I wonder is it just mine in my head but I find out it's known to others too.

Please if you can refrain from your assumptions of me. I have said no ill will to you. Please keep it polite.

[LunaRufina]

That was perfectly polite, actually. Swearing=/=rude toward you from my end.

[Guest newbie]

I thank you greatly for your time to respond. My English is not always so correct. As I say many topics I have read before posting but I am nervus about telling too much to strangers but I like to make more acquaintance here. Possible you can suggest to me where to ask a question about others who experience a interaction between a birth control pill, it is spelled NORETHINDRONE . Because I have suffered much depression and now it is mostly gone and now I am starting this birth control pill and last few days I begin to feel the depression again . My doctor has not call me back yet. I read the side effect of the pill can be depression which is exact what I am almost relieved from and I do not want that pill to cause to come back. And bad headache too. I understand now medical advice is not here but maybe other women with same problem did experience the same feeling? Did the depression come back? I am easy to react to any form of pill. Oh my antidepressant is Prozac. If not mind I will check for your reply later if you can give a place to look because it is early now and I have to work. Regards.

[Guest]

Newbie,

You will need to put your question in the appropriate forum, which would be hormonal issues, as it's not likely to get seen here by the people who can answer. I can possibly find a way to do it for you on this occasion, if you wish.

[Guest Vapourware]

Troll thread is troll?

[Guest Vapourware]

hi, I have been lurking and reading posts for some time but this will b my first post. It looks like the forum threads are moderated but by who?

I call bullshit on that. If you have lurked around long enough, you should have worked out that the staff do have experience in MI, being that we are all MI anyways, and you should have worked out the rules. The rules were also shown to you when you decided to make an account. So you asking about who the moderators are is pretty asinine.

What I'm seeing is some troll wanting attention.

Yeah yeah, I bit.

[crtclms]

Look, it's a Concern Troll! Hello Concern Troll.

[Guest Vapourware]

Look, it's a Concern Troll! Hello Concern Troll.

Hide the cookies! Hide the donuts!

[Guest newbie]

I have arrive to wrong place how to delete my status out ? Because all you except a couple are still crazy CRAZY how do the medications help you if you still crazy and rude hahahahahaha. Take it down this post with flames . I say maybe think about putting youself in hospital because you take pills but are still messed up. You fake doctor it's funny. I feel bad for the people's who need help and you all act like god but you still messed up.

and so mean too how can you live like that it must be bad

Here's some concern and advice in your place own language Take Your Fucking Pills. Stupid. Goodbye

[Guest Vapourware]

Bai bai! Thanks for your concern.

[Rockaphilly]

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[Guest Recluse]

Diiiiiiipshit.

[Eden]

[Guest Recluse]

[Rockaphilly]

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[mambo]

This thread made my day hahaha!

[Sjs]

Of all the posts that I have read here this is honestly the most offensive one. She sounds just like my sister who is MI and unmedicated, and I might add, immature.

This place has been nothing but helpful for me and I came on board in the middle of a depression episode...low self esteem, hating myself, in the middle of med changes etc etc.

[YetAgain]

I thought this thread was started for bullshit reasons when I read the thread's title -- between the CB rules, the statement at the bottom of every forum page, and the clearly posted moderator profiles. Nailed it. High five!

Newbie, maybe you'll get your shit together enough to realize that you need some help with your mental illness. Maybe you won't. Either way, I suggest using "bwahaha" rather than "hahaha." Your usage of "hahaha" comes across as juvenile, and idiotic. "Bwahaha" has a classic, far cooler, mad scientist vibe. A much better accompaniment when lashing out for being called on one's bullshit.

[Antigone]

+1 for the Bwahaha characterization. But in Miyagi speak, that would be Brahahaha.

+1 for the notation of Miyagi speak. I had the exact. same. reaction.

[jt07]

Of all the posts that I have read here this is honestly the most offensive one. She sounds just like my sister who is MI and unmedicated, and I might add, immature.

This place has been nothing but helpful for me and I came on board in the middle of a depression episode...low self esteem, hating myself, in the middle of med changes etc etc.

Agreed.

Of all the posts that I have read here this is honestly the most offensive one. She sounds just like my sister who is MI and unmedicated, and I might add, immature.

This place has been nothing but helpful for me and I came on board in the middle of a depression episode...low self esteem, hating myself, in the middle of med changes etc etc.

Agreed.

[bpladybug]

I don't know why but I find this amusing.

[Guest Recluse]

[Guest Vapourware]

Recluse, you are fucking EPIC.

[Guest Recluse]

Recluse, you are fucking EPIC.

*mambos over to Vapourware and goes to while she goes fro*