[clandestinelament]

I just wanted to write something to get more accustomed here. I am still very new. Not sure if this is actually worth saying or just a lot of rigmarole. My apologies in advance.

I was thinking the other day that the people on this forum are, or must be at least, the brave, sensible and aware part of people in society (regarding joining here and addressing their issues) who are (partly) aware of (some of their) personal struggles and want to make a change. I think that's very admirable.

I also wanted to take the opportunity to say how much supported I already feel here. Living really isolated and having no contact with anyone usually, it feels that beyond expectations the opposite has happened on here to me now. (But because it's only early days, maybe I am a bit too manic about all that's happening. (Not that it adds anything to this thread, nor am I entirely sure yet, but am worried I might experience Bipolar (alongside other conditions.)))

One of the things I deemed useful was being able to read up-close to other people's experiences as they've shared them on this forum. I found it enabled me to identify with others, as opposed to reading some formal piece of information around a certain mental health condition or diagnosis which I had to try to fit myself in as I couldn't identify with it.

Nonetheless, I mostly struggle a lot to take anything online, like a forum, seriously. Basically, I feel very skeptical about it, because I can't 'see' people.

I leave this open to any interpretations and comments. Thanks.

[avlady]

Welcome!!!!

[Ruftin]

Originally Posted by clandestinelament

I just wanted to write something to get more accustomed here. I am still very new. Not sure if this is actually worth saying or just a lot of rigmarole. My apologies in advance.

I was thinking the other day that the people on this forum are, or must be at least, the brave, sensible and aware part of people in society (regarding joining here and addressing their issues) who are (partly) aware of (some of their) personal struggles and want to make a change. I think that's very admirable.

I also wanted to take the opportunity to say how much supported I already feel here. Living really isolated and having no contact with anyone usually, it feels that beyond expectations the opposite has happened on here to me now. (But because it's only early days, maybe I am a bit too manic about all that's happening. (Not that it adds anything to this thread, nor am I entirely sure yet, but am worried I might experience Bipolar (alongside other conditions.)))

One of the things I deemed useful was being able to read up-close to other people's experiences as they've shared them on this forum. I found it enabled me to identify with others, as opposed to reading some formal piece of information around a certain mental health condition or diagnosis which I had to try to fit myself in as I couldn't identify with it.

Nonetheless, I mostly struggle a lot to take anything online, like a forum, seriously. Basically, I feel very skeptical about it, because I can't 'see' people.

I leave this open to any interpretations and comments. Thanks.

clandestine....have you been to other forums that you feel were not sincere? I've been at Psych Central for awhile now, this being my second return after taking some time off due to a severe turn for the worse in my condition. I can tell you from my experience, everyone here is real, feelings are raw and real, sometimes tempers flare but mostly empathy, sympathy, understanding and kindness. I hope that you can relax and enjoy your time here. Were glad you are here!!!

[Fuzzybear]

Welcome

(I agree with Ruftin )

hi.

welcome