Hello ThatSpaceDude: Well... the Skeezyks lives a pretty-much entirely solitary lifestyle. So this is not a problem I would typically confront. But my personal perspective is... all you can do... is all you can do.

I think one has to be realistic about what one can, & cannot, do. Trying to force yourself to be empathetic & supportive when you yourself feel empty inside & in pain is of no real help to anyone. So, from my perspective, I think the best you can do is to be realistic about what you can & can't do. Provide as much support as you feel you are capable of providing. And try to be forthcoming with people regarding what you feel you can & can't do so they know you're not simply disinterested, but you're doing as much as you feel you can. In a sense, I guess, I see this as being a matter of self-awareness & sort-of similar to setting personal boundaries.

P.S. Your post was not too long.