Seeking sympathy online is an issue, amirite?

Yep, my brother is one of these people. Ditched the "Flat Earth Community" for "not being supportive enough"... like okay and that was your main reason?

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

Flat earth is soon 202, onto the frozen hypercube

by AnyDimension6784 2 weeks ago

Trauma competitions everywhere sadly.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

I don't think it's only in the first world countries.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

It's not just about living in first-world countries; it's also about being financially well-off and born into privilege. It's kind of jarring when you think about it, especially when you compare it to people born into less fortunate circumstances, doing risky jobs just to get by. You rarely hear about them, and if you do, it's usually in some meme or fleeting mention.

by brandomurphy 2 weeks ago

Years ago, I was part of creating and rolling out a major student census for a big Canadian school board. Something I noticed was that there was a WAY higher self-report of mental health disorders at the wealthier schools as compared to schools in poorer areas. My take is that when there aren't enough life stresses (not saying that can't be in a wealthy home/ country), some people start manufacturing a few.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

Couldn't it also be that the the schools in the wealthy districts had more resources for identifying and addressing mental health issues than the poorer districts? Isn't it also possible that the overall culture of the wealthier areas, including the students' families and the school authorities, was more open, conducive and supportive of claims of mental health issues than the culture in the poorer areas?And it is now kind of a commonplace that when a privileged person complains about some sort of ailment or pain, it is taken more seriously than when a more marginalized person does so.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

there was a WAY higher self-report of mental health disorders at the wealthier schools as compared to schools in poorer areas. That's probably just because there's a lower stigma on mental health among wealthy people. I hate this stereotype, the countries with the highest suicide rates and lowest happiness rankings are all poor. I think it's tempting to believe poor people are happier so we feel less bad about poverty

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

"THIS IS WHY WE CHOOSE THE BEAR! AFFIRM OUR FEELINGS"

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

Who is living in the lap of luxury? Not I and lots of others... my city alone has hundreds of people who live outside year around. People like myself who do work get the luxury of rice and beans, and lack of Healthcare and unaffordable housing so... what luxury? My cellphone? Lol. The lack of war in Canada? Oh wow! So lucky! Don't get me wrong- I understand my privilege but that privilege is getting harder and harder to attain these days. And for those of us here who literally live outside... pretty sure most of them would be happy to have a place to live even I'm a less prosperous country.

by Any_Description9068 2 weeks ago

This is aimed more at people who don't really struggle financially or put in the effort to improve their financial situation. I myself grew up poor so I understand the struggle to get to financial stability.

by brandomurphy 2 weeks ago

Some people could really benefit from therapy and touching grass.

by janickmurphy 1 week ago

People need to learn how to be emotionally independent. So many mental health problems would be fixed.

by Best_Aioli4093 1 week ago

I agree that being emotionally dependent can become a crutch, as relying too much on others for validation and support can hinder personal growth and independence.

by brandomurphy 1 week ago

are we talking about adults milking childhood trauma, people feigning mental illnesses, people that think their lows are lower than other people's lows, people that think normal life events are traumatic (like their parent's divorce or something), people that think being poor is not being rich or all of the above?

by Kozeyemanuel 1 week ago

Yes we are.

by brandomurphy 1 week ago

yeah I hate that

by Kozeyemanuel 1 week ago

Absolutely. It's wonderful that there are supportive communities out there for people battling addictions or illnesses like lupus, cancer, Parkinson's, and the like. My focus is more on those who become hooked on seeking validation in our society. Congratulations on your sobriety and triumph over addiction. 🎉

by brandomurphy 1 week ago

It's definitely very prevalent. I feel like everyone in American society is addicted to being a victim Also thank you!! I appreciate it!

by Anonymous 1 week ago

But... I stubbed my baby toe, and now I have a boo boo.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Oh no, not the baby toe stub! That's a serious injury.

by brandomurphy 1 week ago

feeds on sympathy like a vampire It really hurt!!!

by Anonymous 1 week ago

"EVERYONE REJECTS ME I HATE THEM WHY AM I GONNA DIE ALONE" like idk dude, sounds like you reek of desperation and probably have overstepped boundaries with people who once cared about you. look inward

by Keyshawn51 1 week ago

I understand your perspective. Indeed, not everyone has the luxury of supportive friends and family, which is why fostering a sense of self-reliance and seeking out other forms of support can be crucial. As for your second point, I appreciate the insight. While it may seem like seeking sympathy for my viewpoint, my intention is to prompt reflection and dialogue rather than simply garnering sympathy.

by brandomurphy 1 week ago

It's not about claiming to know strangers' hearts but rather recognizing patterns in online behavior. My intent is to foster discussion, not hatred.

by brandomurphy 1 week ago

I think it stems from having parents that constantly give in to their child's tantrums. The more comfortable society is, the more parents are prone to do such a thing. When that kid grows up, they aren't going to willingly enter into adversity ever and that means they will never grow.

by Blind 1 week ago