I've had these same thoughts. PC is definitely distracting me from getting other stuff done. However, I do see benefits to my choosing to dialog about issues. First, since I am so lost when it comes to communicating my feelings and inter thoughts its been helpful to test the water here in preparation for therapy. I'm a scripter too, but therapy never goes as planned. I just may be catching on along a little faster because of exploring stuff on PC. Second, often when I go to therapy I have a lot of overflow as a result of a session. It's an outlet for that overflow. Third, since I don't talk to people in RL much about sensitive issues because I often think that I am weird, unique, or a freak. Here I often see that what I experience is not so unique. The I have less anxiety about feeling it. Fourth, a few times I've interpreted something that has happened in RL or therapy negatively. Then after posting about it, I get some other perspectives which help me. For example you and Perna have been good at calling me on my assumption at various times. I think this helps me remain more open minded. A fifth reason I think PC may be helpful is that when I am feeling down and like my core value is empty, I can offer compassion to others and it makes me feel a little better. Practicing giving compassion, empathy, and support to others is good for me. I'm also getting better at doing it in RL too.

Maybe if you feel like you are addicted (me too sometimes) you can limit when and how long you access it. Like once in the morning and once at night. Cold turkey may not be the best choice.