There are some nice creative writing sites on the internet; although, some of them you have to really beware of the chat/communication of the community. Still, they all offer the opportunity to publish and be read. "writerscafe.org" is a nice one. Many of these sites make 'calls to writers' meaning they will advise members of writng opportunities. This is how I have been published.

I still prefer to be anonymous. One day though I will manage to find a writer's club.

Yes, writing is very therapeutic.

As with a lot of creativity, do you find your ability to create affected greatly by your mood changes? It seems for me that when I am stable I lack any motivation or inspiration. I only seem to create when I have an elevated mood.

Hearing about other's writing, like yourself, I find greatly encouraging. It pleases me to hear you are doing this!