Of course you are welcome, if you dont see me relpy on a lot its not because of who anyone is, but you may not know waht most do about me. Its hard for me to do a lot of reading, a year of i took topamax for 2 1/2 days and my eyes are ruined for life. I have eye palsy among other things so dont do a lot of reading. You are very welcome to be here!

I've been very tired after a recent surgery to replace my knee. That on top of FNS and a bunch of underlying health issues has been challenging. I've also had some other issues going on at home. It has been hard for me just to check in. Let alone respond to each person individually.

It's not personal. I just can't manage it right now. I'm sorry that you feel left out and ignored. I don't think it was intentional by anyone. We are all having a pretty difficult time right now for one reason or another.

Please give us a chance. This is a great group of people.

I completely understand not replying to everyone as it is overwhelming to me too. There are days that I can only do a few. I am sorry that I feel this way I just expected more I guess. I need to understand that more is not a word many of us can do. I am just lonely and trying to get my footing. I don't mean to accuse anyone of ignoring me. I will just have to try to understand that everyone is busy and trying to survive in a painful world.
Fantod I am sorry that your knee surgery has left you with a lot of pain. My sister had a knee replacement and was in serious pain for a year before it got better so I understand.
AngelaJo I am sorry for your struggles. I am hoping to start to learn more about each person in the group. It is so hard for me as I have severe fibro fog most of the time. I went shopping last week and got lost in a town that I have lived in for over 30 years. It took me 40 minutes to find a place that was familiar. I was terrified. I guess my need to connect is just very strong because I feel like I am losing the battle.
Thank you both for your replies. Blessed be.

Autumn - Have you ever had a sleep study done? That might help with your fibro fog issues. You must have been so scared to be lost like that, You are not alone!

Yes I have. I am on a bypass machine with oxygen at night. I am not supposed to sleep during the day as I quit breathing a lot. Thank you for reminding me that I am not alone. It really helps to know that people care.

I'm sorry to hear that, AutumnSong. While this is a great and supportive place, it is unfortunately filled with people with very finite energies.

I admit that in the past I have, because I was vulnerable, deleted posts because they were at zero comments when I really wanted people to have commented. Or feeling left out when people reply to/thank everyone in the thread except for me. I can relate to what you're feeling and I'm sorry you're going through that.

I personally like seeing any new, active member, so let me say now that I appreciate you being here. I'm afraid we can't promise to be perfect, but I hope this place can be a positive for you, not a place of negative emotions.

Take care, Autumnsong.

Sorry you feel this way, Autumn. With my fibro, cold/cough, and moving 4 hours away from where I currently live, I'm not much help to anyone right now. I often feel bad when I don't greet everyone each day.

Being new is never easy, even with friendly folk. I remember that from when I first started here. All of a sudden you will connect. It will happen. In the meantime just keep showing up and sharing and venting. Take care.

I'm so sorry you've felt that way, and I do understand. I know what it is to feel so isolated. I'm sorry that I'm not better at responding. My depression makes everything harder than it should be, and there's a lot of tasks that I mean to get to that I just don't. Not an excuse but an explanation. Please stay, and know that thing will get better. Thank you for being honest with us about how you feel. We appreciate you.

Autumn. I have an idea that might help. When folks are new, I remember them by their avatar. Maybe add one to your profile. :o)

Autumn,
You are welcome here. I think that Sonya says it well. With all have finite energy. I come out and read the comments but sometimes doing have time or energy to answer. This is a great group of people and we're all that much greater with you as a member.

Hey Sweetie, I have seen this site eb and flow over the years and there are basically a few components to it. 1 - knowledge posts. 2- how do I deal with this posts. And 3- for fun posts/ check in, etc. Since my return (I was locked out for a year (or more), the format has changed here and I'm still getting used to it. I don't see all that I used to and my little fibro monster brain struggles with it. So I personally don't go through every post. And to that I apologize to everyone here reading this. I'm sorry you are feeling like you are being left out. This is one of the challenges with this newer format, when you have to flip to a new page. I honestly write down peoples replies on a piece of paper just to help me remember them all. When a check in is long, it's hard to keep up. But I do what I can, and if I have ever forgotten you, please don't take it personally. My dizzyheaded monster fights me on everything. Know that it's never for the lack of caring about each and every one of you. I like the suggestions you have received above...I don't think I could suggest anything better myself. Just know that you are loved here.

I have a bad habit of not responding a lot if it is later in the day. If you have commented late in the day, I might not see it. I apologize and I am sorry you don't feel welcome. That isn't what we like to hear.

Stick with us, it will get better.

FyI - There really isn't any expectation that everyone respond individually to each poster. We do and we don't depending on our individual situations. Some folks have more time and energy and can on a daily basis. The general idea is that if you can post a sentence or two so we know that you are out there and generally OK. Sharing a bit about our day is sometimes more important to me than responding to each person individually. Present and accounted for can mean a lot on a crappy day.

Thank you all for the replies. I have so much going on both with my health and in my personal life right now. I guess I have just been feeling alone and was hanging on to this group as a lifeline. I am sorry for expecting more from you all than I can even give myself. Emotions are a B and I seem to have little control over them right now. I check in later as many of you as I live on the west coast. I understand what you all have said and appreciate you all more than you will ever know.

ALl of the above, and big hugs. I tend to not respond much the last few months, but you are *welcome*, believe me.