I give very good advice but very seldomly follow it

[Missinglobe89]

Why am I quick to help someone else with their depression or anxieties and give pep talks to others; but I won't give myself a chance, I feel like I don't deserve a pep talk or help. And any advice I give to people I never think about when I need it. It makes no sense. Why cant I follow my own advice?

[jkl5500]

That happens a lot on here. Many people here who have serious problems are often the first to offer encouragement and advice. I assume it's because they've "been there", too, and want to spare someone else from suffering that they have endured.

[Missinglobe89 in reply to jkl5500]

You're right, I love to make people feel good and lift their spirts because I do know what it's like. Sometimes I think if I could spend my life helping people it wouldn't matter if I ever felt "normal" or stopped being depressed. If be doing something good. If it wasn't for religion of be a nun in seconds flat. Lol

[imasleep123]

I can completely relate to this. As much as I know about mental health from all the therapy I’ve done, it’s extremely hard for me to care about myself and do what I need to do to get better. I definitely feel like that is an established challenge when it comes to mental health. It’s just one of the many challenges we have to face and overcome.

[kenster1]

hi its more common than you think.all of us try our best to give good advice but find it hard to take it on board.maybe we should read our replies more often and take them into our own life.

[imasleep123 in reply to kenster1]

You know kenster1, half of the reason why I reply to posts is because I relate to them and feel like if I reach out to someone in the same boat, I have that post to go back to and read if I need a reminder on how to deal with the same thing. 😅

[kenster1 in reply to imasleep123]

something ive never really done maybe I should though.

[Missinglobe89 in reply to imasleep123]

This site has surprised me. I've never opened up so quickly or felt so comfortable with strangers.So going back thru and rereading posts sounds like a good idea. Thank you all

[imasleep123 in reply to Missinglobe89]

I find it helpful. Sometimes when I reach out to family they either have no idea how to respond or they say the completely wrong thing and I end up feeling worse. So I find it extremely helpful to have my own advice to look at! 😅

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When you find out, let me know😳.

[Bentley2007]

I am the exact same way. My counselor and I have this discussion often. By nature I think we all want to help others. We have started cognitive behavioral therapy this past week to work on this issue. We shall see what happens.

[BoohPear]

Can't argue with any of you. Bless you all 😸xx

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I feel like that too