Hi Heather, i wouldnt worry too much about this. Im sure nicola would reassure you, and anyone else in the same situation that this issue was a bit different from the 'norm' if that doesnt sound too mad!
The thing with joyce/savannah or whoever she really is, isnt that she might have been really ill, or might have had a condition that meant she repeated herself, it was that she refused to interact with anyone and never really responded to anyone's advice or acknowledged that it had been given.
Now i dont know about anyone else, but even if a member is in the throes of a panic or is extremely depressed, or has OCD or whatever the problems might be, they always respond, and at least thank ppl for replying, and also pass on their knowledge of a problem to another member...and that's what nmp is all about (lilleth).
Yes we are here because we are ill, and nmp gives us the chance to talk and rant about all of the things that make up our illnessess, but we also respect other members who reply and try to help us. Good manners cost nothing...even when we are ill.
Best wishes
Cathy xxx