I first came to Psych Central from a link regarding suicidal thoughts. I came here to "kill time instead of myself." I have used it that way quite a lot, especially in chat in the first year here.

I keep returning because of my human need for interraction. "Man" is a social animal. I continue to "use" PC to work on my social skills, which I had all but lost due to isolation (due to my disabilities - physical, emotional, and psychological.) I think I balance out the support I receive when in a flare or darkest of depression, with support for others here when I am able, and when they are somewhere with which I'm familiar.

We are all on a journey. This site is a crossroad for everyone who reads it. Once you come here, your path changes in some way.