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Stop getting readings!
kdspirited:
I can totally relate to Baypark and what she has posted. I dont think she said anything with the intention of "bashing" or "intimidating" anyone. At least I personally dont feel like either. Also I dont think she is saying those getting the readings must stop. She is saying "please" to me it is more like an implore than a command. So you can take it or leave it. Learn from her experience or go your own way. I am with you Baypark I wish I can one day get to your level of strength and give up all together. I am so close :-)
Beesa:
So true , its really best to save money and live life and rely on your own instinct. A lot of us need guidance sometimes with bad situations and going to trust-worthy readers can be really healing but getting caught relying on it over time is addiction because then you don't trust yourself at all! It's important to create self-trust because really who else is there when it comes right down to it. Getting readings is good for short term help. the best readings I ever had were in person from a woman I went to in person every 6 months or something and she nailed everything but it was every half a year. When I tried to go more than that she got super attitude with me and told me to live my life and stop bugging her because she had other people that needed her help ;D It was rude and I wasn't happy but it was really the true. She said go live your life, what are you doing, your being dumb and I know your not dumb so why are you doing this to yourself. And give me some peace lmao
aquagirl:
--- Quote from: Wishful Thinker on March 16, 2019, 07:46:44 PM ---This is a forum made with the intention of recommending and not recommending psychics. I hate to put this to you, but this isn’t a support group for psychic addiction nor is a place to bash people for getting readings. You’re obviously on here making this comment and are contradicting yourself. Things have come true for me with certain Psychics; however, I am improving myself and continue to live and not depend on them. Now I think it’s great that people are connecting with each other and encouraging others to change their lives. But, we must remember at the end of the day, this is psychic review forum. Don’t condemn or try to make others feel bad because they’re getting readings. That’s placing your will onto someone else.
I see people come on here constantly putting people down due to psychics they have read with who didn’t work for them or attacking people who are trying to rebuild relationships. Or constantly saying that a psychic didn’t work for them when others say that that particular psychic worked for them. It is not our place to judge anyone. If you don’t like what people are saying on here, you don’t have to log onto the forum. I rarely come on and provide feedback because people are constantly attacking others or making others feel bad about a reading that went well. If you feel like you have an addiction, just like any other addiction, seek help. Just because some of us are on here, doesn’t mean we’ve given our lives over to Psychics.
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This!!!!! I can't agree enough with this statement. Completely on point. just because one or a few have this experience, doesn't mean it holds true for others. You're not the only one reluctant to provide feedback for these reasons, i've read the same from others many times. It goes both ways. Nothing wrong with honest reviews, they are encouraged, it's the people who attack those who have their experiences that's not cool. Not every reader works for everyone, and that's okay. But that doesn't mean that they don't work at all.
aquagirl:
--- Quote from: doubleoh8 on March 16, 2019, 08:02:47 PM ---So, some thoughts about this thread / topic.
There is an entire topic heading on here, the second most used one, called "The Vent" and subtitled:
"Vent your pain, frustration, sadness, anger and let it all out on this board : )"
I don't see anything wrong with well-meaning people like Baypark, who have loads of experience and a cautionary tale to share, posting their opinion and suggestions that people try to ease off or stop getting readings altogether. If you have a healthy relationship with readings and want to keep going at whatever pace you are going, go for it! No one can 'make you' feel bad about that and just because some users advise otherwise -- based on their experience -- doesn't mean they are judging or targeting you. If you don't want to read other peoples' vent, don't.
I have been getting readings for 20+ years. Only once I started using online psychics through platforms like Keen and California Psychics did I start to have my eyes opened to the ugly and potentially harmful side to this pursuit. A few years ago, I would have defended getting readings altogether, saying it could be a healthy. fun, empowering activity that promotes spiritual development at best and is entertainment t worst. Now I see that it can be insidious and dangerous if not kept in check. I'm not judging anyone else when I say that, and I am not saying 'never get a reading again' ... in fact I still get readings. But I respect the people who have been through a difficult time with the whole thing and for whom readings took a nasty turn and think they (we) should be able to connect about the darker side of psychic readings here if we want to. After all, there's even a board called 'the vent' and multiple conversations by multiple users that suggest some people want and need to do that.
I don't usually rant on here, but one thing that irks me is people trying to control what can be discussed. There aren't very many places that people who are struggling with psychic dependency and related issues can connect, so if that becomes part of the conversation on here, and it's not hurting anyone, I have no issue with it. And if you feel judged by people supporting those who do struggle to stop reading... then maybe you should consider why that pushes your buttons and you can't just ignore those conversations.
@Baypark, thanks for coming back on and sharing your experience. I, for one, find it valuable...
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Nothing wrong with sharing your vent with how things went down for you. But not fair to make a general trying aimed at others to be made to feel bad to have a reading or enjoy them. If you have an addiction that's a problem that needs to be addressed with the right venue. But not everyone is an addict. Different people have different uses, some may only get a reading once every few months, or few weeks etc. Not everyone on here has spent tens of thousands of dollars. Also, for some this may be a form of therapy they need at the moment, that a different type of professional may not understand on the level they need them to. My annoyance is when posters have had their revelation and think others need to as well. Everyone will find their point of no return and know when to stop. When they've hit their rock bottom, and that is different for everyone. For one it could be 10k and another 500 dollars.
josh34:
--- Quote from: aquagirl on March 18, 2019, 01:59:42 PM ---
--- Quote from: doubleoh8 on March 16, 2019, 08:02:47 PM ---So, some thoughts about this thread / topic.
There is an entire topic heading on here, the second most used one, called "The Vent" and subtitled:
"Vent your pain, frustration, sadness, anger and let it all out on this board : )"
I don't see anything wrong with well-meaning people like Baypark, who have loads of experience and a cautionary tale to share, posting their opinion and suggestions that people try to ease off or stop getting readings altogether. If you have a healthy relationship with readings and want to keep going at whatever pace you are going, go for it! No one can 'make you' feel bad about that and just because some users advise otherwise -- based on their experience -- doesn't mean they are judging or targeting you. If you don't want to read other peoples' vent, don't.
I have been getting readings for 20+ years. Only once I started using online psychics through platforms like Keen and California Psychics did I start to have my eyes opened to the ugly and potentially harmful side to this pursuit. A few years ago, I would have defended getting readings altogether, saying it could be a healthy. fun, empowering activity that promotes spiritual development at best and is entertainment t worst. Now I see that it can be insidious and dangerous if not kept in check. I'm not judging anyone else when I say that, and I am not saying 'never get a reading again' ... in fact I still get readings. But I respect the people who have been through a difficult time with the whole thing and for whom readings took a nasty turn and think they (we) should be able to connect about the darker side of psychic readings here if we want to. After all, there's even a board called 'the vent' and multiple conversations by multiple users that suggest some people want and need to do that.
I don't usually rant on here, but one thing that irks me is people trying to control what can be discussed. There aren't very many places that people who are struggling with psychic dependency and related issues can connect, so if that becomes part of the conversation on here, and it's not hurting anyone, I have no issue with it. And if you feel judged by people supporting those who do struggle to stop reading... then maybe you should consider why that pushes your buttons and you can't just ignore those conversations.
@Baypark, thanks for coming back on and sharing your experience. I, for one, find it valuable...
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Nothing wrong with sharing your vent with how things went down for you. But not fair to make a general trying aimed at others to be made to feel bad to have a reading or enjoy them. If you have an addiction that's a problem that needs to be addressed with the right venue. But not everyone is an addict. Different people have different uses, some may only get a reading once every few months, or few weeks etc. Not everyone on here has spent tens of thousands of dollars. Also, for some this may be a form of therapy they need at the moment, that a different type of professional may not understand on the level they need them to. My annoyance is when posters have had their revelation and think others need to as well. Everyone will find their point of no return and know when to stop. When they've hit their rock bottom, and that is different for everyone. For one it could be 10k and another 500 dollars.
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VERY well stated!!
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