While most come looking for answers and yes reading it can make you scared it can also put things in perspective where you are not as bad of as others. Forums always have the worst as people are looking for help. They also can provide support and understanding.
The same thing often happens when you DR Google. The worst is easy to find but at lest you know.

I don't see it as a bad thing but a way of going see I can't be to bad plus getting information can remove the stress and fear.