Initially you want to be careful about putting out any really personal information. This website is a tool--& like any tool, the secret to using it safely is to learn all about it before you get too carried away using it.

Be careful about using names ... place names or people's names. Don't post photographs of your home or business. Assume that everyone here is lying about something ... even if it's nothing more sinister than their weight.

Take it slow, take time to check all of us out before you start confiding anything ...

But when it comes to common symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, or any of the many other numerous mental health issues we share a round here ... it would be very hard to pick someone out based on a symptom alone, IMO.

My opinion, all this of course. I've been around for a year now, and I've been yelled at a couple times for being waaaay too naive ... rightfully yelled at too. I was lucky & learned to be more cautious ... this is a safe emotional home now, when I need somewhere away from Real Life to steady myself. I've worked at it, & taken advice from the Wise Elders who are so generous here with their support.

I hope you discover the same level of safety, nurturing, and companionship that I have here at PsychCentral, ChristySpirals.

Roadie