I feel like I am in so much mental pain or my life is in ruin. I just wish people would give me more sympathy or even pity. I would love it if more people gave me love, but I don’t get enough. At least in my mind I don’t get enough love.
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No, but my family doesn’t really do that with each other, never have. I’d feel a little weird having someone care about me that much. In my family love is more implied than anything else. My stepdad’s mom is really caring and sympathetic though, which is probably more the norm.
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No, not sympathy but understanding.
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Yeah I wish to be understood more.
I also wish that some of my family members were more sympathetic towards me.
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I totally agree. Sympathy, pity, anything I’ll take it! instead I’m treated like I’m “just not cool enough” or “I don’t want to work.” It’s like my family wants to pretend I don’t actually have a disease and I am instead riddled with weakness of character.
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I get enough recognition and sympathy from family. I try not to take it for granted. My sister told me I’m one of the most inspiring people she knows. And she knows a LOT of people.
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understanding more than sympathy. numerous times im just thinking .yeah you dont get it… and they dont want to learn about it.
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My family don’t always understand but they care deeply and love greatly. Sometimes I shut them out but they don’t let me for too long.
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Sympathy makes me feel sad and helpless. I prefer to feel more empowered and independent even if I’m not actually performing all that well.
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Yes but I also want to give more 
love,understanding,empathy etc
There are a few members here I have not seen logged in for a while and I hope they are well .
I am not a member of any religion but I pray for them and you guys.
I’m probably more a atheist than I am a member of any religion but I pray every now and then.
What can I do to help others?
Maybe not much?
Such as I am a aged care worker but I can not work with this because of my symptoms etc…
I care about the elderly and was happy when I watched a tv show today where they sing and I thought maybe some old people watch it and maybe it makes them feel better and others too…sick people…healthy people etc
I’m not keen with or about the hating specially on such beautiful people that need so much love even if they do not work.
Maybe more people than you think care?
Maybe they show it in different ways or seemingly not at all.
The other day I cooked for someone to help them and give them pleasure by eating in difficult times…
Maybe ones very existence can do so much good.
Loneliness is difficult.
May we care for each other,take care of each other and be good to each other.
I hope you will all feel loved and cared for.
Maybe we can be there for each other in spirit every now and then.
Those of you who have not been logged in for a while;I miss seeing you around,I’m sorry if it seemed I do not care for you, sending you love and I hope it (my love)finds its way to you .
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I guess I have a unique perspective on the matter!
After going thru several major tragedies in 2011 and having some of my closest friends and family be so quick to judge and turn against me… I decided I just wasn’t going to care anymore! It’s devastating when you’ve helped so many people who are supposed to love and care about you, and have supported multiple family members for several years (never expecting anything back)…only to have them completely abandon you when you’re the one who needs help this time. It’s hard to put into words what that feels like…especially when one of them is your own father!
So…I may sound a little heartless, but it caused me to harden my heart to how people (friends/family) might view me. Now, I no longer need to feel loved or cared about in order to know my self-worth, as I know who I am…regardless who wants to judge me! I have such a big heart and genuinely care about ALL people, that I’d give away my last $5 if someone needed it more than I did. But at the end of the day, I know I can’t control who loves or cares about me, even if I think they should. As long as God loves me, that’s really the only love I need.
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love yes, pity/sympathy no, my life isnt a pity party where everyone is invited lol
my friends know when i’m down and i feel they would be concerned if i was acting strange or out of sorts, no pity though (i cant think of anything worse)
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yes my family is not supportive. their patience has worn thin. i’m surprised they still talk to me, honestly.
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My family supports me and when I tell them that voices command me to die or say that I am a burden, they say “tell your voices that we love you”.
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My family and friends are very supportive. Whenever I’m doing bad, especially if I’ve been admitted, they all get super worried.
I kinda wish they wouldn’t. I know it means they care, but it hurts to know that I’m causing them grief
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