The live forum for CHW is now running on the Reddit platform. These instructions will get you setup and using the moderated forum that used to exist on Facebook.
OPTION 1: INSTALL REDDIT APP ON YOUR PHONE
Step 1 – Download the REDDIT App
– Go to your phone’s app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store)
– Search for REDDIT
– Tap ‘Get‘ or ‘Install‘
– Open the app once it completes installation
Step 2 – Create Your Account
– Tap ‘Continue‘ or ‘Sign Up‘
– You can sign up with an email address OR use Google/Apple (but that is always a less secure option)
– Pick a ‘username’ – this is your name on the platform — make up anything you like. Often Reddit will make up a username for you. All posts are anonymous, but moderators have access to your history on CHW.
– Create a ‘password’ that is strong and not used for any other login
– You may be asked to pick some topics you like — you can skip this
Step 3 – Find the CHW Community
– Tap the ‘search icon‘ (magnifying glass ) at the top
– Type: ‘Cymbalta Hurts Worse‘
– Tap the result that says – /CymbaltaHurtsWorse
– Tap the ‘Join‘ button at the top
You’re now a member! All requests to join and post are moderated the same way they are on the FB group. Please be patient.
Step 4 – Make Your First Post
– While inside the CHW community (You will also see the, tap the ‘+’ (plus sign) or ‘Create’ button at the bottom center or top of your phone screen
– Choose ‘Post’
– Pick a type:
– ‘Text’ – to write your story or ask a question
– ‘Image’ – to share a picture
– Write a ‘title’ (short and clear, like “Need help tapering”)
– Write your message in the text box
– Important: Do not spell out the full medication name in your post — please keep it abbreviated
– Tap ‘Post‘ or ‘Next‘ then ‘Post‘ in the top right
Your post is now in moderation. Once we approve it you will see it on the feed. Just like FB.
OPTION 2: REDDIT IN A BROWSER ON COMPUTER
Step 1 – Go to the Platform
– Open any web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, any browser)
– Go to https://reddit.com
Step 2 – Create Your Account
– Click the ‘Get Started‘ or ‘Sign Up‘ button (top right)
– Enter your email address
– Pick a ‘username’ and strong, unique ‘password’
– You may need to check your email for a confirmation link — click it
Step 3 – Find the CHW Community
– Click the ‘search bar’ at the top of the page
– Type: ‘Cymbalta Hurts Worse‘
– Click on the CHW community from the results
– On the right side, click the ‘Join’ button
Step 4 – Make Your First Post
– Inside the CHW community, click the ‘Create Post’ button (on the right side)
– Pick ‘Post‘
– Choose ‘Text‘ or ‘Image‘ (or ‘Link‘ if you’re sharing a website)
– Write a ‘title’ such as “Need help tapering”
– Write your message in the big box
– Click ‘Post‘ at the bottom
Your post is now in moderation. Once we approve it you will see it on the feed. Just like FB.
A Few Tips for New Platform Users
https://www.reddit.com/r/CymbaltaHurtsWorse/ | The full name of our community
Post | A new message you share (like a Facebook post)
Comment | A reply to someone’s post
Upvote ▲ | Click to show you like something
Quick tip: All requests to join and to post are moderated the same as on our FB Group.
The two images attached show the Reddit group on a phone and a computer. Good luck!
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