the statement about "friendship groups operating" are such a compliment to the people here. There are literally hundreds of different members here on the forums. I have only been here for almost 4 months, and though not everyone knows me, and I don't know everyone, I feel that I have found my niche here.
The purpose of different forums is that not everyone deals with self-injury, so that is a forum that I don't frequent. I also don't deal with health problems, so I don't frequent that. We ALL are very different, and I'm so grateful for my "frienship group"; however, that group is always expanding, and I trust that as you contribute more positive posts here, you will find that yours will too.
Hang in there, be supportive of others, and they in turn will be there for you. This truly is an awesome place.
Good Luck,
Jon