I wrote a similar post about this not so long ago. I often find then while i'm in despair I want to help others here. I have posted some of my previous post as I think it relates in this instance. Your not alone.

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I was wondering if anyone ever finds themself dishing out advice to others but at the same time are unable to apply it to their own situation?

I find that I do this quite often. I somehow find it easier to give advice to people who I know are in pain. I do this because I care and because I know how the person is feeling and I know the hell they are going through.
I find it hard to apply my advice to my own problems and I don't understand why. I read back on my posts and think...."WOW, thats good advice".
I have been so down and so depressed lately that I can't help myself but I somehow find it with in me to attempt to help others. I don't know why. I guess I just don't want anyone to feel alone. I want people to know that others out there care and want them to get better. I just want to get better too. But why can't I? My damn brain just wont let me.