Why do you think dumping all your worry on a happy person is helpful or even makes sense? Its transferring energy!! Why attempt to make someone else

I'm a happy person and I welcome the dumping that happens here. Those that are dumping are to one degree or another in trouble, in turmoil, facing a crisis, trying to overcome depression, anxiety, pain and so much more. They want to be happy too... they are just in a time and place of struggle.

Sometimes it becomes overwhelming for them, so much so that if they can't voice it, they can't get through their day. If I can't at least take the time to listen, then how can I be happy? How can anyone be happy knowing that someone is in a horribly bad place and not, minimally, take the time to listen. It's called empathy.

You do you, but a simple click on the "Embrace/Support" button is all it takes to say "I hear you". Just the barest gesture and a couple of minutes listening. Sometimes even sharing your lessons learned. Not giving advice as much as letting them know they are not alone.

Yep, just a little empathy... it costs nothing.

Someone possibly support and reaching out for that help is healthy. That said, you having boundaries is also healthy. You’re allowed to (respectfully, compassionately) communicate that you’re not in the headspace to offer the kind of support they need and recommend they lean on someone else.

Some people just need to vent to a supportive party or need a sounding board for tackling what’s making them unhappy. We may not always feel strong enough to take on their worries, but we’ll be okay and we can be of help.

perhaps done for the right reason they need advice 🤷‍♂️ a problem shared is a problem halved [kiaralewis]