I am so grateful that I searched for and found this online support. I view myself as an introvert (probably agoraphobic, but that is undiagnosed) , and I find it particularly challenging to go out. At times, I resent the fact that this extroverted world seems, most times, to expect introverts to "get over it" and "improve" by acting more like them. I prefer not. I like who I am. Recognizing the importance of balance, I find great peace and energy by myself.

Reaching out to others through this medium is a nice balance between being who I am and recognizing that, ultimately, no person is an island. I find great peace reading about others who are struggling through the same things that challenge me. It is somehow nourishing to know that I am not alone in my mental health issues, if that makes any sense. Not that I want others to suffer. Somehow, though, reading stories that resonate, I find, is somewhat therapeutic. Maybe that's why my mental health providers focus so much on group therapy.

I just wanted to say how grateful I am for this forum and for all of you.