I made the mistake to only chat w ppl w mental health issues cuz it felt safe as i dont get judged. The issues became a big problem like always mentally revisiting memories n mood to relate to them. Also, they dont want to hang out n i couldnt find ppl to hang out when lonely. Reading posts from here n other local mh platforms werent good either.
I avoided going to normal meetups cuz i was judged. Now i learnt to lie when asked what i do or whatever as if im having a normal life. Im still struggling w getting a job n continuing my career. I then went to free or cheap boardgames meetups n it was great, the same ppl keep showing up n also can meet new ppl. Its still a very acquaintance situation n not frenship but whatever since i am getting out of my room n quenching my social need. Also, the free music gigs. Also, meeting up w new girls once a few months since i got better at talking.
Its been more than 6 months of doing that n its been really good for my mental health. I’ll continue n also try to find more things thats good for my mood n mh.
I try not to come back here n read the posts here n my mood will be affected. I will just come back once in a while if my life does have a temporary dip again to post wats on my mind.
I actually wonder how therapists or similar roles deal w always being in a space where ppl r not doing well mentally n emotionally
Thank you for sharing about this, I agree that only reading about mental health struggles can have an unintended effect of revisiting unpleasant memories. Your post served as a reminder for me (and hopefully others) that we will still need our own space to practise our hobbies and socialise with others. And yes, know that you can always come back here to talk when times are harder 
Happy holidays and all the best! 