just joined, confused about this forum

[cfa]

hello,

i have looked through the forum a bit...very interesting but maybe a little intimidating for me? I have been looking for forums like this because i dont want to feel so alone and i dont have anyone to talk to. Is the us. after the url mean united states? just curious. Also, are the moderators here psychologists? i will read more and get to know the forum better, just gauging if this is a reliable place to talk about myself or not. i live in FL, i am 35 yrs old, i have a 9 yr old son Dx with OCD ADHD PDD NOS and Tourettes. i have my own share of problems and consider myself well versed in Freudian psychology. i would like to become a part of this forum if i fit in, thank you.

[SWM]

hi cfa,
welcome to the forum, i am glad you found us and i am sure you will get along with the folks here,
the .us in the url is for united states, we seem to attract more members from the US although we have visitors and members from across the world. our members reflect the beautiful randomness of life. i think the majority of our members have expereinced some form of psychological distress, trauma or mental illness, and many of us have interest or professional roles in psychology and mental health.

i am the forum admin and moderator cecile is our other moderator am sure you will love her.

i dont have a psychology degree or qualification though i am a qualified and registered counsellor and a mental health worker. i live in the UK and many things related to health and social care and education are different here to the US.

i am sure you will fit in here

[corwin137]

Welcome cfa.  Would like to think that this is the kind of place that considers you a member if you say you are.  There's some very kind fellow trudgers here and paraprofessionals, probably a couple professional therapists (I'm one- haven't really poked at anybody else about it).  Glad you took the time to poke your head in.  Hope you find what you're lookin' for...

[Sofia]

welcome:]
you will fit in great

[pljames]

Welcome to this forum. It has enlightened me tremedously. pl