I really don't like group therapy. I think it is a personality thing for me. I struggle with one on one sessions with a therapist and a group is much worse. I only did it a few times when I was forced to due to being inpatient but have resisted offers since then. It could be that it was so bad because everyone was there because they were inpatient and not by choice.

In my experience in life in general, choice makes the biggest difference.

I think its value is varied due to the quality of the group and the person's ability to deal with group dynamics.

I really like this forum format. You get the anonymity and the benefit of so many people's experiences and advice. There are no staring, judgy eyes here and if things on here get too much you can unplug without fear of someone calling you or worse, knocking on your door. I suppose a downside is that it is too easy to walk away when confronting myself would be the better path.

Overall, online forums are superior for me.