Which questions/ stories make you uncomfortable or are triggered by
That you wish you A, didn't see, or B wished it didn't bother you as much? And why are you uncomfortable or bothered by them?
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I'm bothered by people that post multiple stories in a row. Studies have shown that people tend to overshare when they're feeling depressed or alone. They're posting a lot of stories because they're looking for validation.
It bothers me because I don't know what I can do to help. I feel like rewarding attention-seeking behavior by giving said attention is doing them a disservice because it gives them a crutch to rely on rather than a healthier coping mechanism. It's what I wasted years of my life doing on EP, and I don't want someone else following the same path.
Conversely, if I were to assume depression when it could be something more ego-centric, it would be kind of awkward. People with depression are also generally likely to hide it or deny it since there's usually little hope that someone else can help. It's not an easy thing to address
It bothers me because I don't know what I can do to help. I feel like rewarding attention-seeking behavior by giving said attention is doing them a disservice because it gives them a crutch to rely on rather than a healthier coping mechanism. It's what I wasted years of my life doing on EP, and I don't want someone else following the same path.
Conversely, if I were to assume depression when it could be something more ego-centric, it would be kind of awkward. People with depression are also generally likely to hide it or deny it since there's usually little hope that someone else can help. It's not an easy thing to address