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Millburn
01-09-2011, 06:33 PM
Graham; Icebubble has suggested a health section, (in a thread titled Fibromyalgia) it would (I think too) be a great idea, we have many people on here with various health problems, (or family members & friends with problems; easier to ask us than them sometimes) and it would be great to be able to share ideas for coping, info on treatments, and support each other, and if in one section, anyone not up to reading of our health problems would have enough warning to avoid it; and thinking ahead we might even be able to help each other with a few pointers where to go for good help with all the new rules and regulations from the DWP
I think it's a good idea as I've been helped by this forum
Susan W
01-09-2011, 06:53 PM
I think this would be a good idea as well. The support and understanding from everyone on this forum is much appreciated, even if it's just a few kind words and a hug, it goes a long way to help.
Susan x
Brill idea. I have seen the Fibromyalgia thread which freaks me out. My mother had this and sister has this and I may be the next in the family particularly as I am a survivor of the 7th July 2005 bombings and have 'Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder'
I also think that it's a fantastic idea for all the reasons above and for the fact that when health issues come up in general threads and I make a comment on the thread about something else, I feel as though I'm ignoring people with health issues. I don't want this to sound as though I want health problems on a seperate thread so that I don't have to read them - that isn't what I'm saying at all - Oooh, I hope you all know what I mean, I don't think I'm getting my point across very well, but in my own mind I know what I'm trying to say!!! I would certainly never ignore anyones health problems and if I can help out in any way then I definately would and I would welcome any advice that anyone could offer me should the need arise. If I ever need help then starting a thread on a Health Section sounds a sensible idea rather than hijacking someone elses thread. Would this be a section that members only could see?
essdeecee
01-09-2011, 07:59 PM
Hi - yes :mysmilie_497: and have wondered if this might be a good idea but never done anything to bring it about. Maybe, if Graham feels this could be set up as subscribers only group - nosey search engines Get Out!
This could be health matters relating to and relevant to crafters which is perhaps not meant for public consumption. We could witter on without feeling we have to be the fount of all medical wisdom.
Experience and strategies adopted are important but not necessarily right for the whole Internet public.
PS have just added my Thanks to the so far posts as I appreciate anyone who understands how important our health matters are, whatever they are.
Elphaba
01-09-2011, 08:59 PM
Excellent idea!
LoobyLou
01-09-2011, 09:08 PM
I agree with it in principle, but like Lola am concerned about nosey people just coming on to read about our various issues.
If we had a health section would we be discouraged from posting about health issues in other threads? If that were the case quite often I would have nowt to say in the Cuppa thread.
Millburn
02-09-2011, 04:45 AM
I too think a closed to the non-member would be a good idea, it would mean people wouldn't be joining for medical help, but would find that as crafters and as an added bonus.
Looby Lou, I get your worry about the chatter thread, but if we kept the health stuff more "serious" focused; like you and scooty is life and living, and we all have bad days or funny days caused by "normal" stuff; whereas luvtocraft asking about her friends condition is a call for help and a good place to share information and advice at a deeper level, make it somewhere where the more serious side of peoples various problems can be discussed so we learn, or help if we can; and the very serious problems you are having with the DWP, help in a closed section with them could be a good place for people to support each other, but the news that you at last have a proper diagnosis is joyous and for us all to share whilst we have our cuppa
Sam; I get worried sometimes too, but I'm sure we all feel like that sometimes, but I know that some of my problems people can't help with unless they've been close to a person with my illness, and I'm not upset when people continue the original conversation, sometimes I do it too, it's just not knowing what to say
Lee; ((((hugs)))) I know ME can run in families too, I hope the Fibro misses you
Lee; ((((hugs)))) I know ME can run in families too, I hope the Fibro misses you thanks Milburn hugs!xx
craftycat
02-09-2011, 06:41 AM
Another one who would like a health section - definitely closed. I sometimes want to say "having a bad day" with my stuff. Don't always want to do that on a general thread. Would also like to be able to support other people with health problems, even if it was just to send hugs.
A "hugs" button would be a good idea too if that was practical.
I like the idea of that craftycat just saying that may hel....touch wood am on meds that are helping so feeling reasonable and to me that is fabby!
Brill idea. I have seen the Fibromyalgia thread which freaks me out. My mother had this and sister has this and I may be the next in the family particularly as I am a survivor of the 7th July 2005 bombings and have 'Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder'
i have FMS so would be very happy to have a 'drop in' section to tell of our woes & also our highs [ when we get them ] + things that have helped etc etc.
but defo a drop in sponser type segment
Muffintop
04-09-2011, 08:21 AM
I think a health condition forum would be brilliant addition. I also think it should be a closed forum because it can be uncomfortable reading a thread where members are saying they are having a bad day and need support and not being able to offer practical advice. No-one can offer expert advice like someone who knows what it's like to feel like that but sometimes you don't want the whole world knowing.
Go For It. x
LoobyLou
04-09-2011, 10:06 AM
I think a health condition forum would be brilliant addition. I also think it should be a closed forum because it can be uncomfortable reading a thread where members are saying they are having a bad day and need support and not being able to offer practical advice. No-one can offer expert advice like someone who knows what it's like to feel like that but sometimes you don't want the whole world knowing.
Go For It. x
I agree with what you say here, but equally it can be the support from the 'healthy' members of our little family here that can actually mean so much more. I am sure I am not alone in having a debilitating long term condition where you can feel eyes boring into the back of your neck by your so called friends/neighbours and indeed even family who clearly have gone beyond their patience with you and you can sense the doubt in their voices. When someone with no health conditions, and therefore no axe to grind (excuse the analogy but my ME brain cannot come up with the actual phrase I wanted) offers support for me personally I feel as if I am allowed to be ill cos a healthy person has believed me.
I am probably talking utter tosh here, lol, but I would be interested to hear if any of the rest of us sickly beggers feels the same way
LorraineJ
04-09-2011, 10:47 AM
I think it should be a section read by members only. A virtual hug can help from a member who hasn't experienced the problem but a crafting forum isn't a place someone would register on for health advice.
craftycat
04-09-2011, 11:35 AM
I can see what you mean Looby about it meaning a lot when a forum member who is healthy is sympathetic. Also find though, on the forums where I am the one responsible for overseeing forum members, that a person who is struggling can only manage to say "bad day" and only other sufferers understand.
Sorry, if that doesn't make sense to folks but I'm having a bad day!
EDIT. Do'h such a bad day I fortot half the post. Most important think is that we do have a "health" thread. Anyone feeling uncomfortable or not able to offer support could avoid it! Waffle waffle!
Little Jan
04-09-2011, 11:52 AM
I am lucky and don't have much wrong with Me(others may dissagree):giggle:except my osteoporosis< But I can see that a health members only section would be of great help to many people,I sometimes miss things when it is posted in the time for a cuppa section,so end up being a bit late with any support I might be able to give or that virtual Hug, so if it was in Health section I could read through and see how people are getting on without trailling through a mile of other posts.I have send a message to |Graham.