Phil, you don't know me. I would appreciate it if you would stop mentioning my name somehow, in some way, making some sort of criticism of me in so many of your recent posts. It's as if you log in, see what I've posted each day, and try to conjure a counter-post to somehow libel me. I let most of your comments go unnaddressed because, frankly, it's not worth my time to address the pettiness of your commentaries. However...
I did not choose to post my OWN personal experiences on this particular subject matter for my own reasons. They're MY experiences, and this is not my personal blog or some therapy session. You're completely off-target, Phil, saying it is "blatantly obvious" that I've never had to deal with this issue before. You couldn't be further from the truth. You're just looking for a reason to disagree with me, as you're hell-bent on doing of late, Phil. Just because you disagree with me or dislike me, Phil, doesn't mean it's appropriate for you to somehow critique me in the majority of your posts lately.
I'm empathetic and sympathetic with many who have posted here, and I'm also sorry that you suffer mental illness or instability, Phil. I happen to disagree with your philosophy that your wife can get you through anything...well, unless she is a psychotherapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist. But hey, whatever works for you. If it's keeping you even-keeled, then go for it. I posted before that it often takes a friend or family member or loved one to help us through tough times and get people on the path to resolving some of these issues, so I concur in that regard, but professional help should not be discounted, IMO. I wish you success in your self-diagnosis and self-healing. Seriously.
As to the first comments I made above, I really would be appreciative if you would stop taking pot-shots at me, Phil. It's getting tiresome. Just because I have refused to dignify your flaming PM (about me "kissing [mod] ass" and that I should be banned) with a response doesn't entitle you to take your "issues" with me all over the board publicly. It's harassing and needs to stop.
Thanks. :hatsoff: