At first I did not feel safe posting. I was so sure that everyone here would hate me and think I was some spoiled whiner. I don't always feel safe posting even now. I have a hard time becoming "one of the gang" in any situation, not just here.

But people were nice and kind to me and my first posts were welcomed. I realized it is safe to "come as you are" here. When I couldn't reach out in real life, I could post on PC and feel like I wasn't so alone. Having PC the day I found out about bipolar disorder really helped.

The negatives...it can be rather easy to anger people. Especially when we can't hear or see the intent behind the written word. I have had to learn to trust that others here are not intentionally trying to trigger me or ignore me. Really there are not too many negatives.