Not I....just pop in now and again each day, check my messages, respond...maybe reply to some posts...then off I go.

My pdoc actually recommended this site. I don't have a support group where I live. The nearest one is an hour and a half away. So, this is all I have. Might I say what a great group.

I try to spend about two hours a day on here if possible. Believe it or not I see this as my "group therapy" time. It's really helped out alot.

Sometimes this place makes me feel worse, or better. Its hard to describe. I read some posts and think to myself I'm blessed for not feeling that upset, but then my heart breaks for them. And then I spend the whole day worrying and praying for them. I used to be a very selfish person, this board is really changing me in that regards, I care so much for all my dear friends here.

I'm really not sure it helps me all that much. I mean, I guess I think many of the people on this forum are were I was 4 years ago. I have come a long way since then between therapy, pdocs, etc. I am at the point now where I am finishing school next month and getting a full time job.

I guess sometimes it makes me sad to read the sad posts and think about how that was me 4 years ago...and I never want to go back there again.

I guess it does help to talk and find out new things and relate to people, but like I said, I guess I am at a point where I have pretty much beath this BP, that I don't know how much longer I'll really stay.

I would say most days Im addicted.... I will even get side tracted at nite headed for a drink and sit and find a post and reply... and an hour later finally get the drink.

My therapist says that the internet usually ends up getting people into more trouble then less help.

In my case she thinks I shouldnt have an open journal any more... because I have emotional boundry issues... ie I have none... so I share everything and need to learn not to. So now I am trying to make more then one entry and keep some of my thoughts to my self but its hard. Ever since that talk I have found I am posting less but then Ive been really tired so who knows...

then again she thinksits all not to good but I met my husband on a game on line so it cant be all bad

well, it's helped me in that I feel much less isolated in the more out there aspects of experience..that means a lot.

I'm never here.

It helps me to know there are more people that I can relate too with some of the same problems.. I like it .. don't spend to much time on it but it can't hurt..

I've been on ds one month, and I do spend an exorbitant amount of time here.

Sometimes, it's too much time and i definitely need to take breaks.

Overall, it's like a lifeline, though. I am so exhausted and depressed from the debacle of my last job that I can barely get out of the house these days. I'd be totally isolated without it and the friends i've made here.

Yes! I definitely do!! I have an addictive personality and, at this moment, this is my fixation. I move from one to another, usually. For a year, I did nothing but ask people from around the world what there favorite music was and then listened to it!!! Got introduced to a LOT of wonderful stuff!!!!
Another time, I did nothing but watch movies, all the time!!!
I wonder what will be next!!!!!

I spend at least 2 hours here daily. I find it helpful FOR ME in many ways. In regard to meds, DS is an ongoing clinical trial that I get to observe. I also have met some really great people here, some who have proven to be true friends. Though there are sad and dark posts at times, the reality is that 50% of what defines BP is marked lows, which are sad and dark. The antithesis of this is what defines the other half of BP-the highs. In this state, most here are witty and social, thus providing an element of comraderie and comic relief. Hugs-

Alicia, 2 hours a day? You're not foolin' me, LOL!

Okay, so I do log in here almost, er...um...everyday for at least 2...well, too many hours a day (bowing head down in shame.) I think it WAS healthy at first & now it's turned into another compulsive thing I do ;) But there are some funny & interesting people here, some possibly even as weird as myself, so this is a great escape from the norm.

It's my group therapy and support. I'm here at least 2 hrs. daily. I just grab the positive and off I go!

I do and I don't think it's making things worse, but I am avoiding some things I need to be doing, but who cares?

This site has worked better for me than any therapist or meds because the people on here know what each other are going through and can help each other when in times of need. If it werent for this site I would have had to go through many problems and days of depression alone. I check my messages and send hugs but only spend maybe an hour a day on here on and off.