I've been playing Pokemon since I was 12. For the past few years or so, Pokemon has been the most effective stress relief in my life. The games are challenging and content-heavy enough to be engaging, and relaxing, positive, and happy-go-lucky enough to be therapeutic. Especially in times of stress and anxiety, I often caught myself watching Pokemon-related videos on YouTube and almost instantly feeling better. Once I realized this, I wanted to increase my exposure to everything Pokemon-related, which of course includes the fanbase. That's basically how I ended up here.
I joined in 2013, but then went on a three-year hiatus when I thought it took too much effort. Made my return a month or so ago.