"There were already nine posts advising getting professional help before Martin suggested it."

And there were at least nine suggestions after it, yet I have not heard anyone complain about the egos of others.   Because Martin has been visiable in the past, he is no longer afforded courtesy. You have stooped to the very level that you complain about.

He did not hijack this thread, the posts of others directed at him did.   Another example of why these forums do not replace professional help.