That's partly why I posted that on here specifically. This issue has been niggling away at me for quite some time and I wanted some input from people who didn't know me and who weren't going to be judgemental. I knew that people on here would be more likely to understand and more likely to empathise/relate to me than say people on a very public forum such as digitalspy. I wouldn't really dare to post what I'd posted elsewhere because I know that people would just say stuff along the lines of 'get a life' or some other kind of dismissive comment, without knowing the true extent of the problem and without knowing the kind of person I am. At least on here, I feel a sense of understanding and a sense that, although we're all different and we all lead different lives, we sort of 'know' each other, if you get what I mean?
Yeah, 'mutual' help sounds good to me. I don't remember where I read this, but 'a problem shared is a problem halved'. I pretty much agree with that, but for some inexplicable reason, I never share my problems- well, not in real life anyway! I'd feel like I'm burdening the other person, but on here it's different, I feel (and hope) that I'm helping in some way by divulging my dilemmas as people can relate to my experiences and vice versa. Most of us on here are INFJs, all rare and complex, and therefore likely to be misunderstood, so we can seek solace on here with people who are alike. Personally, every time I log onto the home page, I instantly see a thread title that is either interesting or that I can really relate to. This happens on every occasion I sign in without fail. It is a bit strange, but nice and gratifying too.
We'll keep in touch, and if at any time, you want some help or advice or even words of comfort, then you know who you can contact. :thumb:
Olivia