Posted by linkadge on August 5, 2006, at 20:48:55
In reply to Re: what's wrong with this picture, posted by secretstrangth on August 5, 2006, at 17:30:39
I think there is a natural tendancy for people to think that everbody sees the world the same way that they do. (I know that I assume people feel the same way I do about certain things. Its what helps me to feel normal.)
The type of influence that this page has on people could take many forms. In some situations, it could, like you say, cause people to focus attention on themselves. In other situations it could help people get better, which might cause them to think less about themselves.
For many people, a depressed state will cause them to think about themselves whether they are on the computer or not.
This page can at least offer people the ability to interact with others, to talk to people with similar problems, and perhaps to get the help they need. Human interaction, in any form, sure beats sitting around and ruminating.
People are here for answers. They are here to get better. I'm sure somebody could open up a chat site for people who are "depressed and want to stay that way".
All in all, I don't think this is a place with many purposes, only one of which is to focus on ones self.
Linkadge
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