I'm talking about emotional kind of support rather than technical.

I'm wondering if anyone has ever joined one of these about something in particular that you or a close person to you is going through? If so, I'm wondering what you're experiences were like

No, I've never joined one, im someone who (usually) keeps thing to myself and sorts things out without help

They arent just for support though (ie, #1 - "oh woe is me". #2 - "aww there there" )

I'm the same as you but they also give advice, info and share experiences which you wouldnt always know about if you dont know anyone personally who's going through the same thing.

oh yea, I know that but i still like to keep things to myself (I know it's bad bottling things but meh)

Nope. Only forum's i have ever used were either general forums, or for a specific game.

I've used 2 (excluding the one i made which didnt take off) and they both general