I find that the forum has a very stabilizing effect. I come when I am in harms way, and talking to people who know what I am talking about and who can give helpful advice is without a doubt stabilizing. I am actually working on coming when I am NOT feeling bad, to make it part of my care regiment proactively rather than only reactively. However, I think there can be a degree of escapism here, because it is so tempting to spend a lot of time here where you can feel comfortable knowing that people share your experiences. So that should be avoided as any kind of escapism should be avoided. Conversely, to be devils advocate, neurotypical people spend all of there time feeling understood, and comfortable in that very specific way, why is it just reality for them to have that experience, and escapism or something for us to duplicate that experience through a forum?
Anyhow, this is food for thought for me, hopefully I've said something of interest.
Soon...
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