I've noticed when people are depressed they are often told to "count their blessings". They are reminded how good they have it and how many other people have it worse off.
But, is this really helpful?
In some ways it makes me feel even worse. I supposedly have everything, yet I'm still depressed. Being reminded how it could be even worse just brings me down further.
You have a home, you have internet access, you aren't suffering from some horrible disease, but you are still depressed. Then, you see someone who would do anything to be in your position. It just makes me feel ungrateful and worthless.
Your thoughts on this?
But, is this really helpful?
In some ways it makes me feel even worse. I supposedly have everything, yet I'm still depressed. Being reminded how it could be even worse just brings me down further.
You have a home, you have internet access, you aren't suffering from some horrible disease, but you are still depressed. Then, you see someone who would do anything to be in your position. It just makes me feel ungrateful and worthless.
Your thoughts on this?