Well...

[Cynna]

I am not a germaphobe, but this site is sometimes trying to push me to that extreme. This site can make v... a much bigger issue than my mind does. I also feel bad since sometimes I know I can not help people. I know some on here need help from a medical professional. Sometimes I feel that if I do not answer a panic post, then what will happen to that person? Will they be ok until someone else logs on? That is a responsibility that I do not need. I have to force myself to logout sometimes. This site can also make me upset with how much illness is out there. Trying not to imagine myself surrounded by v... Then there is also the debate on whether we should try to help each get over this or feed the fire of anxiety by encouraging irrational behavior. Finally, as a compassionate person it hurts to see others in pain knowing I cannot take away their pain.

I had a professional therapist tell me to logout for a year while I worked on exposure therapy and mediation.

Kinetic, I like talking to you. The number person you have to think about it you. Do what is best for you. If it helps you to logout, then do it. I want to see you living your life to the fullest and not obsessing about v....

Everyone else needs to look at whether or not the site helps them and act accordingly. I need to figure that one out for myself also.

I am glad people have a place to post their feelings. Sometimes it is easier to really honest to a "stranger" than someone in your circle of friends/family. Suicide posts, posts where all hope is gone and posts where people are a ball of knots for a long period of time are the ones that are hard. I wish I had a magic wand. I am not judging anyone at all. I am here since I have panic attacks when I see v... I am a semi hermit because of this. I came to this site due to Justin Beiber v... on stage of all people. I have my own quirks and irrational thoughts. I take meds. I should get my butt to a therapist myself. Money.....