you did it because your gut instinct is to try to help. who knows, maybe the person will listen??

Because you obviously care and are compassionate. Unfortunately that can be a good and bad thing.

As a person who experiences mental illness,I think you reacted with compassion and hopefullness that this person might seek help...you did what you thought was best...if you got through with your message...all the better...if the person doesn't respond to your concern...well you did your part and I think you should feel good about yourself ,for caring

I think people have a responsibility to each other. I think you felt compelled to at least try to help, and that's not a bad thing. It isn't always well received, but at least you can sleep knowing you tried.

Well I'd like to think I'm caring and compassionate but I'm not sure if I qualify for that.

I do genuinely hope they get help but doubt that they will. In reality I know practically nothing about them, and my level of care is minimum at best.

I guess my question is why did I do it? Was it real concern? Am I making a minimal attempt at making a difference in the world? Or am I just filling up time due to boredom?

And did I really do the right thing? Or did I just do something stupid that will come back to bite me in the ass?

Give yourself some credit...most people (even a normie) wouldn't have taken the time ...or just brushed off the thought of reaching out to some one.
Be kind to yourself..you did a good thing

yep I pissed the person off and they flamed me. But I took it quite well and I responded in a caring positive way. But I think they are too sick to get any help from me.

Well you tried.....

If someone I didn't know tracked me down to talk about my mental illness and what they thought would help me - I'd be very upset.

I realize I am in the minority here and people are giving you support for being a caring person, and that's all great. But - I think mental illness is like any other personal issue, private except for those we choose to share it with.

Putting a post on a board is an open invitation for others to say what they think about your issue. But unless a person opens a door like that, it's polite to knock first.

I didn't post it on a board I sent them a private message. And they returned a nasty message. Any way it's all fine, I realized they would probably not welcome my advice. Their response was not a shock to me. Oh well like every one else said I tried.

You did it because it's a support site & you thought they might want a little support. Plus you obviously care about peoples welfare. However when people are in the midst of an illness they don't always realise people are trying to help. Give yourself credit for trying to help.

you did it because you want to help; that's a good thing. And on some level maybe it will sink in with them. Delusional people can have moments of lucidity.

Because you are compassionate and care!