I would like to point out that the forum has different sections, Chat PTSD, PTSD Only, Chat Carers, Carers Only and so on. There is a purpose for this... so that the different areas are kept topical and relevant. It also allows for alike people to group as well as join in General conversation.

While I sometimes drift into Chat PTSD to try and gain a better understand the views of PTSD sufferers, I tend not to get too involved as I am only visiting and it is the sufferers' area. Conversely, the same would apply for Anthony in that he would come into the Carer's section and perhaps add a comment or two on general discussions but his focus would be to "put the shoe on the other foot" and be able to read how Carers interpret their situations and that of the PTSD Sufferers they care for.

My purpose for highlighting this is that sometimes some of us get involved in discussions which are from a totally 'opposite' point of view which leads to misunderstandings, arguments and attack. When I am in the Chat PSTD section I need to remind myself I am generally talking to people with PTSD and their take on life and situations may be different to mine due to their experiences. This does not mean they are right and I am wrong or the other way around, nor does it mean I can't contribute, but it does mean I should respect who I am talking to. Once again this applies the other way around.

It is disheartening to see that these boundaries have been a little forgotten of late resulting in the eruption of heated discussions which should really never have occurred in the first instance.

Please remember that in order to communicate effectively we need to respect others. We all have a responsibility to ensure our contributions to this forum are for the benefit of the community.