Just an observation, but before Christmas the forum, IMO, seemed to be more about being "clicky" than about discussing the issues of PTSD. The recent changes, again IMO, seem more positive as there is a lot more PTSD being discussed and less garble. Dare I say much less bitchiness?!

Since the changes the 'emotional' nature of the posts I have read have been more based on the issues at hand rather than underlying issues as taking sides. More threads have stayed on topic compared to prior to Christmas.

My point? Well, even if change is good it can be unsettling to most people and takes time to adapt. Evie, I agree that you are being hard on yourself and remember that the forum has changed as well as your personal situation. Sometimes this means people may not correctly interpret a person's post due to no other reason than everyone is trying to re-establish a norm.

From personal experience too, if I have a lot going on which is stressful, what may normally be a simple comment by someone can be misinterpreted due to my high emotional state.

Now, in topic with the thread, I have changed the topic somewhat but believe it is somewhat relevant.