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I get frustrated when we all try to encourage them, thinking that’s what they are looking for (at least I am most times) and they respond with anger that we don’t know what we’re talking about or what we offer won’t “work”.

I tend to lose sympathy when someone wants an instant fix without doing the work. That just isn’t how it happens.

Some people here truly suffer from depression and can't just get things together like that, but yes I agree there are many that are just wallowing in self-pity and being a "victim" of the world.

Bravo to that!!!!!!!! . Too much wine, not enough cheese

Some not all but some people post the story and others respond with a well thought out response with suggestions or personal experiences. They get no response, but the response that says omg I'm so sorry for you gets responded to instantly. A sure s ign they don't want help only pity.

I have stopped reading the posts from those who complain about their lot in life.
They seem to make no effort to change the situation. When advice is given, they say -
"That does not work for me"
It won't work if you do not try.

Thank you for this.

I personally have been trying to avoid the scammers here and have worked on the problem for a very long time. As far as people upset over being hurt, picked on, I've tried to give encouragement to show there are people out here that care. I've been thanked and I watch them start all over again. I just leave them alone.😔

😫But it wasn't my fault!

But emotional maturity/responsibility is too haaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrdd for them..........as well as doing any actual WORK to change their lives.................they'd rather cry whine throw tantrums and receive pity.....

That is why i mute people,so i don;t have se their pathetic post. :)

In other words... get the eff over yourself

🤔 i’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a huge fan of the victim mentality, but I do think the purpose of SW is for people to be able to post whatever they want (within reason). I notice a lot of people here use SW as an interactive journal. Outlets are good for people dealing with depression.

You are right Jenny. 100%

For real. lol

Amen..

Aye 😌😘

I don’t think that some people were taught this by their parents. You can be depressed but still accept advice to make changes.