Why Do You Post Here?

[Data]

Just out of interest, I am wondering why people post here, i.e. what you hope to get out of it.

[Saharah Blue]

It feels like a complicated question.

[lonelyheartemma]

Other-

to district myself

to make me feel like I'm not a completely terrible person

to learn from others- their positive and negative experiences, their bravery etc

But it's not just that. There is something that makes this site special. I have posted on a lot of other mental health sites but I've been on here for more than 3 years now and I've never stayed around anywhere for this long. I don't post as regularly as I used and a couple of times I thought I'd left for good but I always come back. Not just because I want all the things I wrote here and the things I ticked in Data's poll (which was everything apart from the writing things down) but because I know I can find them here. Maybe it's bad to feel like that, I should never expect support from anyone but that is how I feel.

[artemis84]

I agree with Emma - the thing I would perhaps add is that there is a strong sense of community here and that is something great to be a part of.

[farneston]

- I used to see NHS personnel a while ago, and it's still scarred me..

- I remain reasonably positive most of the time, but still feel a bit depressed

- I want to know how others deal with it..

- I see people still live rich lives despite it, and I think one problem is that any condition I have (which isn't diagnosed BTW) shouldn't stop me living life how I want to live it. This is why I posted about sex in the other forum, since the NHS people a while back said I couldn't have it whilst in any MH care...

[chrisgarrett]

sometimes in the shadow of inner grief and sadness, knowing that someone feels the same as you makes you feel somewhat less isolated. living in the knowledge that your not lone helps you focus a little better

[PDBPD]

I agree Chris..well made point

Steve

[addy2]

The people here make me feel cared for, listened too and supported I never get that in real life I feel I can say anything and I'm not judged I've been here four years and it's the best place I've ever used. I also hope I give support I might not always know what to say but I hope people feel I have supported them a bit.

[lonelyheartemma]

You have definitely supported me Addy xxx

[addy2]

Aww Thankyou Emma and the same goes for you, you have always supported me too xx

[Lapwing]

to give and receive support to and from people who understand...