Therapeutic forums, "Psych Chat" is not appropriate arena for some crisis situations.
If you believe there is a danger to yourself or others please call 911 or visit
your local hospital emergency room.
Guidelines for Psych Chat
- These are public forums, so everything you post will be readable by the public
- Keep your posts short; do not include unnecessary details that may reveal your identity
- Avoid advice-giving. These forums are for you to share experiences, not advise or be advised.
- The therapeutic value of psych chat comes through putting your experiences into words and reading others' experiences.
If you need more than that, contact us, and we will be happy to assist you in whatever way we can.
- Give yourself as much privacy as you can; notify others that you are not to be disturbed.
- Avoid offensive language.
- Do talk about your experiences with sensitive issues such as: adultery, rape, abuse, insest, homosexuality, sin, God, religion, etc.
- Do share your heart and soul.
- Do allow others to touch your heart and soul.
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