eggheadjr wrote:
I think it's good to be able to tell one's story to others who can relate, understand, and perhaps give helpful advice.
Some stories are sad to hear but that's OK - better to reach out and be accepted than to carry the world on one's shoulders by oneself.
This. But if one is already depressed or otherwise hurting about something, it can be overwhelming, especially if it is something similar to what one is going through. I will sometimes reply to threads when people are asking for help, but sometimes it is just too painful.