10: Medical advice
Put simply: don’t.
However, we all like to support one another. So, support is OK, but please do not give what amounts to medical advice on the forums. People may give good advice, or they may give crappy advice, and there is no way for the Moderators to police this. Plus, the forums are not really the place to give or receive such advice, which is normally better dealt with by your doctor. This applies to advice both on mental health issues and more general medical problems.
Here are some examples illustrating what is acceptable support, and what is unacceptable medical advice:
OK: Q: My wrist sometimes hurts when I’m playing my flute. A: Try taking more rest breaks and hold the flute differently.
Not OK: Q; I have clinical depression and I’m not sure if my Prozac helps. A: Stop taking antidepressants and exercise and pray more.
Not OK: Q: My child has ADHD. A: ADHD is a made-up disorder. (Or:) My niece takes Alertease ™ and is doing much better.
Probably OK: Q: My legs hurt and my eyelids itch and I have a lot of gas. A: Dude. Go see your doctor.