I have been a member of this forum for under a year, and everything has changed. Hardly any of the members who were on here when I started are still around.

It seems like people join, post a lot, and then vanish.

For this reason the term "community" is a loose one.

I did not really come on here for entertaining, or for support. Mainly I was seeking out information on psych medication. I did get a real education. I am not on psych medication now. When I first came on here I felt that I needed benzodiazapines in order to survive. I no longer feel that way, and I am grateful to Psych Central for convincing me that many natural ways are just as good.

I miss some of the members who were on here a year ago.

I think coming on Psych Central has helped me but I also think I am seeking more engagement with real life, which is appropriate.

In fact, coming on Psych Central is a bit triggering.

I wish I could thank all the members who helped me when I first joined a year ago, but so many of them left the forum. It was requested by some members that when someone decides to leave they not delete their profile. So I intend to keep my profile up, even after I leave for good.

For now I will continue to check in, but probably less frequently.

Thank you to everyone who contributes, and cares.