I'm doing better than I have in a long time. It's the first time in years where I have open-ended opportunities, as opposed to being mired in problems. This place also forces me to be social around many different types of people, which will ultimately help me in the long run.
I'm not really worried about familiarity of a web site, it's not like this site ever made me drink. I was an alcoholic before I ever knew about the place. I don't see this place as somewhere where I try to avoid feelings, either. Distraction at times? Sure. But mostly a place to socialize and communicate in ways that I ordinarily cannot. I'm plenty busy, though.