Ditto what others are saying about having a place where others understand what you're really going through - that has been immeasurably helpful to me in real life.

Also, when I find myself in a position where I'm really emotionally reactive and I can't move past it, I post about it here. Just being able to put words to what's going on inside me makes it so much easier for me to process and move on in my day-to-day.

I also come on here and read through what everyone's posting when my anxiety and inability to focus kick in...I find it helpful at those times.

Finally, I love getting to read what everyone here has to say - we have some really wise people in our midst, and the great compassion I see on here every day is inspiring to me at a time when I feel like I don't see enough compassion in the 'real world'. It helps me to remember the incredible people the world over that I will probably never hear or read about or meet, but who travel along this journey with us all the same!