Late diagnosis

I'm not here to offer platitudes either, but feel I should make you aware that the NAS mods will delete your e-mail because it's personal information and goes against forum rules.

I wish I could help, but as I recently had my fingers burnt, I'm a bit like Shardovan and risk-averse.

Thanks Sparkly. Fingers burnt? Risk averse? I hope you are ok, and will listen to you if you listen to me. I just need someone for the way ahead. Didn't know about the forum rules as I've just joined up, so thank  you. 

It's a long story as to how I got my fingers burnt, but let's just say it has left me feeling somewhat wary. I don't mind chatting to people here on the NAS forums, as I feel it's a safe environment.

The best advice I can give you is to be yourself. Maybe some will relate, agree with what you're saying, offer support and advice, etc. There are some who may disagree, and that's OK too.

It's a long story as to how I got my fingers burnt, but let's just say it has left me feeling somewhat wary. I don't mind chatting to people here on the NAS forums, as I feel it's a safe environment.

The best advice I can give you is to be yourself. Maybe some will relate, agree with what you're saying, offer support and advice, etc. There are some who may disagree, and that's OK too.

I'm afraid I will have to decline. Nothing personal, but it's just my policy now to only interact with members through forum discussions.

Sparkly, thanks. Can I send you a friend request? Will you accept? Reply?

There are the forum discussions, which is what this is. However, one can also send friend requests to other members and exchange private messages. That side of things I am now steering clear of, as that is what resulted in me now being wary.

From experience, I have found the forum can be a little like a ghost town at night, which is of course when a lot of people often feel lonely and in need of conversation if they happen to be wide awake. However, it can be a good time to catch up on posts by other members.

Sparkly - thanks. I don't know the NAS forums as I just joined an hour ago. But I really appreciate the reply - makes me think I'm not alone and this kind of this works, you know?