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This forum is the first place I’ve really spoken to people online. It’s cool- it’s kind of like group therapy but nicer. Sometimes I feel a bit empty when I realise I can’t really meet the people I’m talking to/sharing with. I guess sharing social media profiles could help or something if you do get chatting to someone to make it feel more real. I also get attached and feel a need to reply and check in, and get a bit carried away, saying too much sometimes.
It’s cool feeling like you’re connecting with interesting people, all across the world, but you have to learn to take a step back sometimes or you can feel a bit confused about what is real. It’s liberating to be able to speak freely and feel listened to, but it can also leave you feeling exposed. I think small doses is good.
Real life has to come first for me, I like to be around people quite a lot. Maybe you do have to create a sort of persona to talk online. Sometimes I imagine people I know joining the forum and finding my posts, so I do feel like I have to keep it a bit real. I try to be fairly honest as I think this is the most comfortable for me. It’s easier in some interactions than others.
It’s funny how real it can start to feel though- I think that’s coz there are nice people on here.
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