GadAbout
Well-Known Member
In the past week or so, I've had posts or threads deleted at forums I frequent.
I deactivated my nextdoor account, not only because of the unexplained deletion, but because there was a huge amount of negativity, bored people just waiting to pounce on anyone with ridiculous accusations and criticisms. It was disappointing because I hoped that platform would be helpful to people homebound because of coronavirus. I also saw other people saying they were closing their accounts.
Here, well, here's what happens when I come here. I look at the new threads and see nothing that will help ME cope or stay positive. Just a lot of new people with repetitive needs, such as "I think I may have ASD" or "My boyfriend is autistic. How can I help him and improve our relationship?" I used to reply generously with advice and support to those, but now I just have a feeling of emptiness.
Detaching or quitting has been a behavior of mine for a very long time. Withdrawing from a social context. Quitting grad school, skipping family outings, etc. It does lighten the tension, but often deprives me of the emotional support and other advantages that I need. I don't want to continue that behavior, but online "communities" seem to be indicating that others with raging anxiety are more important than I am. I'm not sure what to do next.
I deactivated my nextdoor account, not only because of the unexplained deletion, but because there was a huge amount of negativity, bored people just waiting to pounce on anyone with ridiculous accusations and criticisms. It was disappointing because I hoped that platform would be helpful to people homebound because of coronavirus. I also saw other people saying they were closing their accounts.
Here, well, here's what happens when I come here. I look at the new threads and see nothing that will help ME cope or stay positive. Just a lot of new people with repetitive needs, such as "I think I may have ASD" or "My boyfriend is autistic. How can I help him and improve our relationship?" I used to reply generously with advice and support to those, but now I just have a feeling of emptiness.
Detaching or quitting has been a behavior of mine for a very long time. Withdrawing from a social context. Quitting grad school, skipping family outings, etc. It does lighten the tension, but often deprives me of the emotional support and other advantages that I need. I don't want to continue that behavior, but online "communities" seem to be indicating that others with raging anxiety are more important than I am. I'm not sure what to do next.