Where has everyone gone???

[Onestepatatime25]

Did you find a film to watch I was watching a live on TikTok what’s your plans today? Xx

[Anglo]

I first came here probably like 17 years ago but I've never been truly active at posting. A lot more people read, relate and sympathise with your comments than you might realise. It can be disheartening when people don't reply, but I like to remind myself that one day somebody will probably find my unanswered post and just be happy they aren't alone in whatever they're feeling at that moment.

[Pearly queen]

I first came here probably like 17 years ago but I've never been truly active at posting. A lot more people read, relate and sympathise with your comments than you might realise. It can be disheartening when people don't reply, but I like to remind myself that one day somebody will probably find my unanswered post and just be happy they aren't alone in whatever they're feeling at that moment.

Good point

[Pearly queen]

Did you find a film to watch I was watching a live on TikTok what’s your plans today? Xx

I watched an oldish film (2011) I think, called Bernie with Jack Black. Pretty good.

[MrLurcher]

Just thought I'd jump in and echo some of the thoughts. I still suffer reasonably with HA, but my peak worries were around 2019-2022 and this place was a godsend. It still has some lovely people around who were (and continue to be) so helpful - blueiris, nicola, jojo, fmp.

But yes, a lot of users have left - Pulisa and Nora were extremely helpful and kind, and it's sad they're no longer around. At the time above you also you had users like Mynameisterry, WiseMonkey, KK77, jray23 etc who very active, and again, helpful to myself. There are probably a few more who I can't remember.

I used to also join the chatroom once a week where a gang of users met up - hasn't happened for a long time now.

I guess things like facebook has had an effect, where now you see more groups set up - I'm on 2 HA groups, and 2 IBS groups, however I don't find them nearly as helpful as the replies and advice I would get on here. (even though I didn't listen most of the time because my head was a mess).

[Sparkle1984]

Just thought I'd jump in and echo some of the thoughts. I still suffer reasonably with HA, but my peak worries were around 2019-2022 and this place was a godsend. It still has some lovely people around who were (and continue to be) so helpful - blueiris, nicola, jojo, fmp.

But yes, a lot of users have left - Pulisa and Nora were extremely helpful and kind, and it's sad they're no longer around. At the time above you also you had users like Mynameisterry, WiseMonkey, KK77, jray23 etc who very active, and again, helpful to myself. There are probably a few more who I can't remember.

I used to also join the chatroom once a week where a gang of users met up - hasn't happened for a long time now.

I guess things like facebook has had an effect, where now you see more groups set up - I'm on 2 HA groups, and 2 IBS groups, however I don't find them nearly as helpful as the replies and advice I would get on here. (even though I didn't listen most of the time because my head was a mess).

A group of us are trying to resurrect the chatroom, meeting at 6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. On Saturday we had 4 people.

[BlueIris]

I'll try and drop in tonight.

[MrLurcher]

A group of us are trying to resurrect the chatroom, meeting at 6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. On Saturday we had 4 people.

That's great, and hopefully that'll be useful for people. 6pm is a tricky time for me with kids dinner/bed/bath routine etc, but will try and join sometime.

I remember joining on with Carnation and a few others, and that ran till quite late at night!

[Pearly queen]

Just thought I'd jump in and echo some of the thoughts. I still suffer reasonably with HA, but my peak worries were around 2019-2022 and this place was a godsend. It still has some lovely people around who were (and continue to be) so helpful - blueiris, nicola, jojo, fmp.

But yes, a lot of users have left - Pulisa and Nora were extremely helpful and kind, and it's sad they're no longer around. At the time above you also you had users like Mynameisterry, WiseMonkey, KK77, jray23 etc who very active, and again, helpful to myself. There are probably a few more who I can't remember.

I used to also join the chatroom once a week where a gang of users met up - hasn't happened for a long time now.

I guess things like facebook has had an effect, where now you see more groups set up - I'm on 2 HA groups, and 2 IBS groups, however I don't find them nearly as helpful as the replies and advice I would get on here. (even though I didn't listen most of the time because my head was a mess).

Yes FB group is not the same. I find a lot of posts are one sided. Everyone is asking advice but not many offering. I miss how the NMP page felt like a place where you could either be told to seek medical advice or given useful signposts to help. Sometimes you just need someone to tell you to breath and get a grip 😂

[Sparkle1984]

That's great, and hopefully that'll be useful for people. 6pm is a tricky time for me with kids dinner/bed/bath routine etc, but will try and join sometime.

I remember joining on with Carnation and a few others, and that ran till quite late at night!

That's fine - some people do stay beyond 7pm. Hopefully as more people join, there will be more members there later in the evenings.