Hi Samj. Welcome to Psych Central. I feel there is both a masculine and feminine part of ourselves that some people like to cope with both parts as they appear in us while others try to change their bodies to more closely reflect how they feel about ourselves.

For me coping is similar. People like family know me as they always have, but my sensitive side can come out also to people that value that sensitivity, like here at Psych Central.

Many people who are actively involved in Psych Central find it helps take them out of their own problems to develop empathy for others. And their problems are more manageable the more they help others.

Anxiety chat is from 8PM EST on Wednesday and Depression chat is 9PM EST on Thursday. Many people go there with other diagnoses so if you want to meet some people and find support there you are certainly welcome. And their are other chats too. When you have 5 posts you can check the schedule on the Calendar in the blue bar above. Bipolar Chat has been happening on Saturday night at 9PM EST.

Glad you are joining us here. Some people find the forums give them the compassion and empathy they seek. http://forums.psychcentral.com

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