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Post by Alwyn on Aug 28, 2013 13:11:50 GMT
This is something I have been meaning to write as an article, so perhaps the opinions of you lovely people will help me to put together a reasonably accurate and interesting piece... What does social networking mean to you? Have you established some really great friendships via online socialising? Personally I have seen both the good and bad. I did, however, find my girlfriend on Twitter so that kind of makes up for everything else, though she does live overseas so that is difficult. In truth, if it wasn't for social networking, I wouldn't have any friends at all. I don't go out socialising - I would like to, just no one local who would understand my condition, and I'm too afraid to look. Perhaps "Minds" can help me meet fellow members who live nearby (Cheshire)? I am also very honored that social networking has helped me to gain professionalism with my work, both reviews and my new business. It has helped me to grow, I think, as a person too. I do try and remind myself of that every so often. How about you? x
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Post by Kimberley on Aug 28, 2013 22:34:22 GMT
Social networking has been incredible for me and given me the confidence to realise I'm not alone, and I'm not a bad person for having the illnesses that I do. Growing up, I always felt "in the wrong" and now I've learnt that I'm not alone, which has been a big shift for me, and something I'll always be grateful for. It's allowed me to write a blog expressing how I really feel, let me meet friends from all over the world which has made me feel SO much better about myself and my conditions in particular, and it allowed me to do Failed by the NHS where I met people who will always have a special place in my heart.
I definitely agree there's a bad side too, and it's important to keep an eye on how I'm feeling to make sure I'm not triggering myself or anything like that.
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