When my husband told his therapist that he was involved in a web site (not this one, by the way), his therapist cautioned him not to become one of those people who think that they can get their therapy from such sites and don't need to see professionals. I do try to encourage the forum users to seek professional help, if I think they need it--and remind them that I (at least) am not a mental-health professional. I strongly believe we should stand together on this premise. I am pleased to see that some other members are doing so. We ARE somewhat the blind leading the blind....