Almost all the time I feel as though the world simply has lost two of their five senses: sight and hearing. Many times have I suffered and nobody seemed to care. Many times I cry and nobody seems to hear a thing. You can tell just by looking into their eyes and the least you can do, if you're a bystander, is to say what's teh matter? something bothering you? i would if i were one. I'm not going to walk away unless of course if asking the question might worsen it because some people just don't want to talk about it. but i think people are wrong because they just don't care about me at all and especially when they see my eyes are red from crying, they don't even ask. they always ask questions at the wrong time and that's so annoying. the world is becoming less and less caring. back then it was different. now everybody else is all worried about themselves and they don't think they can speak to each other about their issues. all i have to say is you can and you will and nobody is going to stop you from speaking your mind even if it kills them.

[Travelinglady]

(((heyitsme7))) Alas, I fear you're right that the world as a whole is less caring. But I feel blessed to have a few people who do care. And we care about you here......

aww. thanks.

[Jan1212]

You're right, in general people don't care. I am guilty for not listening as much as someone important wanted to tell me. but I couldn't.. I had to go to class, I have to study, have my own problems I need to resolve, someplace I just had to go. You're right, we are too preoccupied with our own lives, we need to slow down and just listen.

I don't trust many people that's why I don't talk to others, but I come on here, and I write, and I thank people who listen cause there are few who do

[harrietshuman]

it would be impossible to be there for everyone outside of prayer, but its important for me to be there for the people I do care about. The world as a whole is uncaring and could care less. sometimes its difficult to accept esp. if I am in a tissy. I hope you have friends that do care. I dont have many ppl around me, but I do keep the people who matter most close.

[Sharkwk2011]

its true ppl dont care. This world is apathetic and selfish. There are good ppl out there but very hard to find sometimes.

[Dreamer11]

Originally Posted by heyitsme7

...Many times I cry and nobody seems to hear a thing. You can tell just by looking into their eyes and the least you can do, if you're a bystander, is to say what's teh matter? something bothering you? i would if i were one...i think people are wrong because they just don't care about me at all and especially when they see my eyes are red from crying, they don't even ask...the world is becoming less and less caring...

You're right. I've more recently developed a whole new respect for people who actually look me in the eye and smile as they walk past instead of being too caught up in their world to even notice I exist. I try to smile at people more and be more sincere when I ask how someone's doing because of people like them. I figure it's one small way I can make the world a tiny bit brighter.

[Pikku Myy]

Everyone here at PC cares for YOU!!!!! Love

I'm sorry you're feeling so discouraged. I hope it gets better soon. I would like to point out a few things that may help. You seem to be young. I am not. I don't see any signs that people are any less caring now than they were. Unfortunately it was never evident that the world was a particularly caring place. Two things I've learned... there are a lot of caring people and... most people have serious cares of their own that weigh on them and may make them feel incapable of taking on more.
If you've ever approached someone in a situation like you describe and offered help/comfort then you know it can become a serious commitment. Maybe more than you bargained for. But I agree that it is the right thing to do. It just sometimes takes more strength and commitment that most people are in a position to give.
Hope things get better for you soon

[happiedasiy]

Originally Posted by Dreamer11

You're right. I've more recently developed a whole new respect for people who actually look me in the eye and smile as they walk past instead of being too caught up in their world to even notice I exist. I try to smile at people more and be more sincere when I ask how someone's doing because of people like them. I figure it's one small way I can make the world a tiny bit brighter.

Dear Dreamer,

It just like you said, a sincere smile, open genuine greetings, asking how someone is doing with true interest about their well being is/are small steps making the world a brighter and better place.
I've heard it said that the smile you give will be the smile you recieve.
In general how you walk through life will effect others and practice long enough you will recieve the same blessings you put out. And is a wonderful feeling, joy!
You awaken within yourself a connectiveness conciouness. Fellow beings that share simular beliefs and awareness will enter and enrich your life.
Happiedasiy

[avlady]

People are just bogged down alot of times by their daily routines, responsibilities, etc.. i think people don't think of some other person needs a hug etc.. until it is brought to their attention, the thing is to do something you know about, like bring up a subject you know about, or just add to a conversation when the time is right.

Originally Posted by George H.

I'm sorry you're feeling so discouraged. I hope it gets better soon. I would like to point out a few things that may help. You seem to be young. I am not. I don't see any signs that people are any less caring now than they were. Unfortunately it was never evident that the world was a particularly caring place. Two things I've learned... there are a lot of caring people and... most people have serious cares of their own that weigh on them and may make them feel incapable of taking on more.
If you've ever approached someone in a situation like you describe and offered help/comfort then you know it can become a serious commitment. Maybe more than you bargained for. But I agree that it is the right thing to do. It just sometimes takes more strength and commitment that most people are in a position to give.
Hope things get better for you soon

i see what you mean. like my teacher told me this week, people are living their own struggles and they don't necessarily pay attention to you. everything starts to make sense now. And some old friend of mine was right when she told me that the world does not revolve around me. But often times I treat it as though it should be what we think it should be, but then again, it's not up to us to decide how others should behave.

Originally Posted by avlady

People are just bogged down alot of times by their daily routines, responsibilities, etc.. i think people don't think of some other person needs a hug etc.. until it is brought to their attention, the thing is to do something you know about, like bring up a subject you know about, or just add to a conversation when the time is right.

yeah you're right. i guess. but the thing about that is people seem less than likely to join in my conversation. they all ignore me when i talk to them. sometimes they talk to you in an indifferent manner and i wish they would be more understanding.

[Travelinglady]

I don't know if this question is appropriate, but I am wondering. Are you more educated or perhaps more intelligent than many of the people you spend time around?

i have no clue. i think i am less educated than people are but what i really think is that we all have different views on certain things, and so when i say something that may not seem very intelligent to them, they deem it stupid and i'm just like what...

[optimize990h]

Would you say that your thinking is partly to do with people looking at you as being different than others?

Perhaps you have moments where you are "thinking outside the box" and others get confused by that?

[elr0897]

In all honesty it's really sad how selfish and uncaring people can seem to be. Deep inside I believe that most people do care but they just don't know the right way to show that they do. Generally I do think we are all a bit too selfish. It seems like our own needs always have to come before the needs of others. That however, I think needs to change.

everything you just said makes sense. maybe i have been too self-centered myself to give a care about others. i just feel like if i care about others, i might bring my own mood down since it can make me feel sorry for htem but i want to help others too and i myself have to pull myself together to do that.

[Leed]

heyitsme -- One thing you have to remember --- you have to love YOURSELF before you can love anyone else. Do you love yourself? I wonder.
You've said a few negative things about yourself. I'm wondering about your self-esteem -- it sounds kind of low.

You're just as good as anyone else. Education doesn't mean anything if you haven't got common sense. Common sense is worth more than a stupid degree. You can't get that from a college!!! I've met so-called brilliant people who have NO common sense. But you seem to have plenty of it.

You've gotta work on your self-esteem my friend. There's nothing wrong with you. You're smart, you seem to be sensitive, you're caring, you have common sense. Heck -- you've got it! So don't be so negative about yourself. And like I said before, if you can't love yourself, you can't love anyone else.

Take care. Hugs, Lee

Originally Posted by Leed

heyitsme -- One thing you have to remember --- you have to love YOURSELF before you can love anyone else. Do you love yourself? I wonder.
You've said a few negative things about yourself. I'm wondering about your self-esteem -- it sounds kind of low.

You're just as good as anyone else. Education doesn't mean anything if you haven't got common sense. Common sense is worth more than a stupid degree. You can't get that from a college!!! I've met so-called brilliant people who have NO common sense. But you seem to have plenty of it.

You've gotta work on your self-esteem my friend. There's nothing wrong with you. You're smart, you seem to be sensitive, you're caring, you have common sense. Heck -- you've got it! So don't be so negative about yourself. And like I said before, if you can't love yourself, you can't love anyone else.

Take care. Hugs, Lee

like what? maybe i was just venting or bringing up the past. when i remember stuff from the past, i just speak it. thanks, Lee. I really appreciate your words of encouragement.

[wheezing110]

I am so glad i found this forum it seems to be filled with people who understands the struggles of what everyone here is going through. i apologize for bad typing i havent been getting more than few hours of sleep a night due to my severe stress and anxiety and feeling like people in my life just dont care when they should. its a very sad feeling i can tell you that. to everyone i am always here to talk and i am willing to listen and chat anytime when i get uninterrupted internet.