Thank you for the mention, and I'm glad our hidden gems in steemit.chat conversation get included in the discussion here.

Steemit can appear to offer an escape or a balm for the meaningless of our otherwise unfulfilled lives. Anything with this kind of potential can be dangerous, when we forget the challenges that lie ahead. Managing ones expectations is a vital part of self-governance.

For anyone who is feeling depressed offline or online, about their success on Steemit, or their possibilities in 'the real world, I say to them,"You're not alone".