Sympathy For Any Unhappiness Thread
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okay due to another thread in advice, I have decided to start a sympathy for any unhappiness thread.
The idea is, anyone can share any bad feelings they have, or their unhappiness over anything, and have it acknowledged that a reader cares about their pain.
Please, no remarks about trying to be positive, or others having it worse off, or the problem being trivial, as this is not the advice section. People can know that what they're going through needs this or that approach, or, that others have it much worse off, but sometimes they just need to know that someone cares to move on or to find a bit of comfort. It can help to know you're not considered unimportant, despite how you compare with others who are debatedly worse off. Let's be honest, there's almost always someone who's worse off, but that doesn't mean that stuff doesn't hurt, very badly, or that depression and anxiety can't be seriously horrendous and badly disabling.
The idea is, anyone can share any bad feelings they have, or their unhappiness over anything, and have it acknowledged that a reader cares about their pain.
Please, no remarks about trying to be positive, or others having it worse off, or the problem being trivial, as this is not the advice section. People can know that what they're going through needs this or that approach, or, that others have it much worse off, but sometimes they just need to know that someone cares to move on or to find a bit of comfort. It can help to know you're not considered unimportant, despite how you compare with others who are debatedly worse off. Let's be honest, there's almost always someone who's worse off, but that doesn't mean that stuff doesn't hurt, very badly, or that depression and anxiety can't be seriously horrendous and badly disabling.
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Now, sympathise damn you!
There there.
That's me, I'm done.
I am not intending to be deliberately obtuse but Im not sure what your wish for this thread is, particularly..
gosh, I'm sorry to hear that! That must be hard! I have been lonely myself at times and it's not nice.
Aw hope you're ok.
To hear that someone hears them, (reads them) and cares and doesn't judge. It can be a help. I thought we have the advice section for advice, but what about those who just want someone to listen and care? This thread was suggested by BazO - hello Baz.
I'm sorry to hear that. Have a hug (if you like them) x
Try and be positive, others are worse off etc.
If it helps others share, I've had a crappy, life-changing year through illness and am struggling to get myself back again - mind, body and soul. Reality is, that's why I found DS in the first place, having suddenly had a great deal of time on my hands. My brain doesn't function as it did before (which I hadn't expected), my body certainly doesn't (knew that would be the case, but doesn't make it much easier), and my emotions have taken a bashing as a result.
I feel for you. I have heard others with that experience and it makes me angry on your and their behalf, the long term damage which bullying does! You are not alone. x
Check thread title
The crisis support group in advice is one of the best threads on DS. GD is a tough place. Just my thoughts:)
thanks for saying it's a good thread Rancidbeings and I share your sentiments with the bit in bold.
I feel for you deeply. I think we can take our health for granted, but boy is the experience of dealing with serious health problems an ordeal, and how they change and restrict your life! You never know what you've got till it's gone. I hope you will get some relief soon and I hope you will (can), get better. Take care x
thanks for the advice. If readers want to move to there I have no objection. I haven't visited it so am neither recommending nor not recommending.
Give me strength.
Thanks, only trouble is I am not good at being positive.
Sorry for the tone of my post. Just re read it
Well, if you're no good at being positive, I have no sympathy for you!
You're on your own.
Thank you. To be honest, that's the first open gripe I've allowed myself about it all - so no matter what crappy responses this thread attracts, genuinely, thank you for the outlet. For me, it meant a great deal (though I hadn't realised that it would!)
Thats all I deserve I suppose.