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Originally Posted by wonderluster
Life is very hard for everyone. It is pointless to compare ourselves with others. Everyone on the planet goes through Hell. We all need to focus on being here for others instead of wallowing in our own heads.
That being said, I encourage you to live for a cause greater than yourself. ANYONE who is just concerned with what is going on with themselves will want to give up and end it.  |
Not just "ANYONE who is just concerned with what is going on with themselves will want to give up and end it."
Many people use outer focus upon others as a means of avoiding themselves and not attending to their own needs. Not healthy.
For some, intensive self-focus enables recovery.
Some others simply thrive with self-focus.
I don't think a huge generalization is accurate.
Many who give, give, and give also struggle with depression, suicidal ideation/urges.
It may be that a balance of interest in self and outer interest in others is helpful to people, at times.
People have different needs at different times of their lives.
Self-focus can be very healthy.
WC