Chronic Pain Support Group

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I have an idea...

LunarAngel
LunarAngel
Since we all suffer from chronic pain, and depression usually goes hand in hand...What do you guys think if we were to give our phone number to another person on the board who we can trust. That way if there is an emergency, someone here will be able to contact the one in trouble. I know there are many who probably wouldn't want to give out their numbers, but maybe we can elect one person from this board (that is a regular) to hold the numbers in case of an emergency? I dunno, maybe someone can think of a better plan. I just hate to think what would happen if we lost one of our members here.

Just a thought...
Jessica
deleted_user
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maybe give number to one trusted friend on this site and let them be your lookout watchdog etc
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think it is a great idea. Don't know how it would work for me living in Australia, but I reckon it would be worth a go for sure. I think that battyelf's idea is good but how would you "find" the person who knows? They could be asleep or away. But it is something to think about for sure and see if we can come up with some plan. None of us are here 24/7. the only thing I could think of that someone has a number that we can all have and they keep everyone else's number and we ring that person adn they take it from there. But then that puts a lot of pressure, responsibility and possible expense onto one person.
I think we need more discussion to see what everyone thinks.
deleted_user
deleted_user
There is no one on this site I would give my number to, even ones I trust. I just can't justify putting my number out on an internet site where the world could possibly get it. A hacker, anyone, if they can get to messages. It's a good idea. It really is. It's just not one I can do, myself.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It might be wise to find an agency we all trust to hold the information. This way no one here has access to it. Just which agency i have no idea, but am willing to listen to other ideas. It should be one that is 24/7/365 so that it can be of benefit to all time zones and countries.

How about an attorney. I don't really like lawyers, but they do have fiduciary responsibilities. Al be it not 24/7/365

Ouch
LunarAngel
LunarAngel
I knew there would be some people that wouldn't want to give their number up. And I don't blame them. I understand their reservations. Hmm..I was hoping this would start a discussion and we could figure out what to do. I'm sure if we all put our heads together we can come up with something. =)

Jessica
LunarAngel
LunarAngel
I knew there would be some people that wouldn't want to give their number up. And I don't blame them. I understand their reservations. Hmm..I was hoping this would start a discussion and we could figure out what to do. I'm sure if we all put our heads together we can come up with something. =)

Jessica
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deleted_user
I am sorry but I do not agree to this. This site is not a { I might want to kill my self today site} Its hard as it is; when I go to the depression site. This will feel to me that ?? Its all right for you to want to destroy yourself. And its not..