Does anyone else feel discouraged and more depressed since posting and reading posts on this group?
Just reading all the stories makes me so uncomfortable and think “oh, actually I could feel worse”. And to be honest reading comments like “you’re not alone, you’ll feel better soon” doesn’t really help me.
Yeah. Same.
So many of us here have found reassurance and direction for our recovery, we treat it as an invaluable resource.
Sorry to hear it has a negative impact on you, first post of its kind I can remember. There are many roads to recovery including YouTube talks, medication and therapy, you may well find what you're looking for among them.
I think people are here for various reasons and this site facilitates that. It could be for friendship, support, similar experiences, or just a sense of connection with another human. I don't get out much so for me it lets me talk to someone other than myself. 🌸
It can drain you if your on a downer but great community with some amazing people looking out for vulnerable people to offer support .
Hi Mustard, This site could be anything you want it to be.I've always said, take away the journeys that may help you
and ignore the rest. We have the choice to skip over posts that
disturb us or don't relate to us.
When we want a certain subject matter addressed, a post written
by yourself can start the ball going in the right direction in helping you.
This isn't a "happy site" by any means. It's about people hurting and reaching
out to others who understand and can support them. It's not always about knowing
what to say since we all react differently. But we try in the midst of dealing with our
own situations in life. And that's what counts. 
xx
I don't have the thought "It could be worse". I sometimes wish I felt as good as some of the other members.
Yes that can be the case like you said. I also find that going through people's stories can foster resilience and encourage you to open up to different ways of thinking and appreciating things that may go unnoticed
It’s interesting you say that because sometimes I do feel that way on here!
Reading about some situations and seeing certain people’s posts stresses me out and kind of gives me new issues I end up thinking I might have?
So now I just am careful with what I do on here. I only click posts that I feel like I have an answer for (or can steal an answer from lol) and I do actually enjoy posting and getting the “I feel the same way” replies bc then I don’t feel alone and sometimes get decent advice. And more than anything I enjoy private messaging people on here. We don’t talk about issues constantly, but it’s nice to chat with someone who does understand and you can vent to if needed
I usually feel better. I try to sort of help if I can relate. I have found I get a lot of positive tips on here at times.
Perhaps it can depends on how you are feeling yourself on a given day.
Mustard a suggestion if I may. Have you been looking for anything that relates to u & ur feelings or you just reading it all without no protection for urself? See its almost a friend who will pour their BS & selfish behaviour & burden you with it & then u suffer even more but if you learn to not take it on then read on. But u do need to take steps to protect ur mind. I prefer to use words carefully & I can empathise with other without taking anything that could have a negative affect on my wellbeing.
Yes by all means learn & use techniques that help u but be careful & if u find other things are adding to ur load then stop reading it & clear the backlogs.
what’s going on 😭😭
What’s left
What’s the best medication for PTSD and anxiety? 
Just a lil about what’s up with me
