by Rose is getting sleepy on July 9th, 2008

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I saw a comment here that too many people on AB express self-pity, self-loathing etc. I personally feel it's better expressed than not and a forum like this allows anonymity if wanted. What do you think?

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by ------ on July 9th, 2008
I don't know. It seems like if they wanted help or attention they could go talk to their friends or even see a shrink. But they do it over the internet and that's what kind of puts me off personally. I don't think AB was created for people that need attention so much as just asking honest questions. If it truly makes them feel better though, eh, I still think they need to take it somewhere else...
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- I agree to a certain point but I think sometimes questions people have may not be appropriately expressed to family/friends etc and that could be the problem in the first place. AB can act as a starting point for people to further explore their ideas/concerns and maybe sometimes just alleviates anxiety and/or gives support and strength when it's needed. I do agree that some issues should not be left just at forum level and more help would be needed. I also don't think it means the questions aren't honest - in fact sometimes I think the opposite is true.
  
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- I just don't see why they would come to AB? Isn't there other places more suited for that type of stuff?
  
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by Anonymous on July 19th, 2008
I agree.
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by Andy Is Wicked Married to Penal Colony on July 18th, 2008
We all have those moments and it's good to be able to express ourselves when we do. I prefer friends and family for help when I need it, but that's just me.

The only time I see this as a problem is when the self-pity or self-loathing is obviously the individual's entire identity. That's all they ever talk about here and it goes on for months and even years. That type of person is not getting the kind of help they need on AB. This is not good for individual and it kind of wears some ABers down after a while. Obviously the more important issue is the former. AB should not be used as a substitute for proper counseling.
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by Sosueme on July 9th, 2008
If it helps, fine with me. I personally am on here more for humor or once in a while to actually get an answer
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