It seems that strenuous circumstances make philosophers out of us all.

I think perspective from any other angle than your own is valid. If it makes one feel like a "loser" for whining about stuff, then perhaps feeling like a loser is what one needs to heal. Sometimes I think how selfish I'm being by being depressed while there are people starving or being bombed, and those times when I really feel it are times when I feel I've made good strides ahead.

Tell you what, though. I'll read it and let you know. =)