I'm not fully aware of the history of this site, all I know is my most recent experiences. I immediately saw the caring and compassionate people on this site. As a matter of fact, I have recommended this site to a suffering friend. I'm a newbie, but with my first few posts...I received replies that a 1000 hours of counseling could have not replace. One of the many things that I appreciate is that I can connect with people that are experiencing the same things I am. What this does is validate how I feel, and it gives me strength to ignore those who choose to marginalize how I feel (Doctors, Counselors, Family). Please know that there is a positive impact on the lives of those touched by the people at this site. I'm not sure, but this being a mood disorder site, there may be an element of how a person with a mood disorder interacts with others. For me being a bipolar, I'm not as sociable as I once was. But I'm aware of those who are genuinely concerned and trying to help, some may not be as aware as others. I must admit that your post gave me concern, this site is too good to be true. No BS. For some reason I'm getting the vibe that there is alot more to this story.
