Today I was on my social media account and someone mentioned they felt very uncared for by those around them. I remembered how kind absolute strangers were toward me after a suicide attempt five and a half years ago. I did not mention all that but I said it may appear that no one cares but there are those you might be unaware of that care deeply and given the chance they would show it.

But alas. This was said on a thread attached to someone trying to make a living at being a therapist and she reacted in total ego mode. There were several paragraphs starting with how dare you and ending with shame on you within hours of her comment: "I am glad you are here," to me.

I admit I do not always say the right things but this was truly my trying to be helpful and kind - two things I value very highly even if I don't always get it right. And the verbal laceration, bullying and flat out abuse I took about how this site needed to be a safe place was almost laughable, so ironic.

Being human as I tend to be, I told her I was not okay with her about-face/sudden gear change over a comment where I had only meant emotional help and support was readily available even if not immediately and obviously in sight. I also stated that perhaps someone so obviously dysregulated so easily over a simple misconception ought not to be trying to help others. Then I reported her and blocked her account.

I am quite proud of myself for calmly standing up to her Highness the Great Queen of Healing and Health (NOT). Perhaps that is what it was really about, I threatened the "kingdom," she had built in her mind on social media where only she could help people. I am equally proud of not spiralling into a downward Complex PTSD meltdown of: “Oh this is proof the world is against me." 

Weary of this type of thing happening on social media occasionally however, has caused me to contemplate eliminating social media altogether. There are simply too many keyboard warriors saying what they would not have the courage to say in person.

I heard or read somewhere that social media is detrimental to mental health. In that case I had better run screaming from it.

Anyway, some kind words from you Moodscopers would be most welcomed. 

Thank you. 

Bailey

A Moodscope member