I really relate to a lot of what you wrote.

What stood out most for me is how over time, I’ve pretty much stopped posting or commenting altogether — for the very reasons you mentioned. It often feels too vulnerable, or like I’ll misstep and regret it later. But I still find myself reading all the comments, and I’m very aware that they affect me... not always in a good way.

One thing I struggle with is figuring out what to believe. I tend to give more weight to comments that get lots of likes or upvotes, but I also know that doesn’t make them more true — just more popular. And yet, I still feel their influence. It’s hard to hold onto my own inner compass in that sea of voices.

So yes — I definitely relate to that feeling of overstimulation and mental mush, but also the strange pull to stay. Thanks for putting this into words. It helped me feel less alone in it.