Does anyone agree with this or disagree?

It's quite common to see and hear about. "There's kids starving in Africa" and "Someone else has it worse." Aren't these invalidating statements? Would they make you feel worse or better, given your circumstances? W

Maybe I'm far too sensitive to certain things regarding mental illness, but when I hear of someone's problems being "worse" than mine--mentally--because I'm much younger or haven't had as many years as them, it feels like someone is taking a hot metal rod and pressing it onto raw skin.

Everyone has their own trials and tribulations. We all have to face our own demons. None of you are any less because you haven't had the same things happen as I, vice versa. When someone needs a helping hand, lend them yours instead of watching them suffer.

I'm sorry for the rant, guys. I'm doing fine tonight, but the internet is the hot metal rod right now. I oh so apologize.