Honestly, I do think it can be both. Because I know if I am really not doing good I either A) Don't come on or B) stay in the "distraction" sections of the website to give me something to do.

But that is a dose of reality for you, as well. Whether I am on this website or not, I am faced with people who are chronically mentally ill. Someone is either anxious beyond belief, depressed, or manic. That is my family and few friends. So be there this called "false connections" or not, it's what I live day to day anyways.

eh. My therapist never asks about what I do online and I don't honestly think it's much of her business so I don't bring it up. She does encourage me to write and share online, however.