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Just a distraction?

sunnycat
sunnycat
So, I've been coming on here for a couple weeks- the more i read and post for other people the less concerned i am about my own issues. Has anyone experienced this?
I wonder...am i just using DS as a distraction so i don't have to deal with my own problems. It really does help to know that there are lots of other people out there who have feelings like i do...but ...well...maybe i'm just reading into things too much, I have the tendency to do that.
Thoughts? Comments?
deleted_user
deleted_user
i think it is a distraction, but also helping others can also help you think clearer about your own problems sometimes. if you reply to someone elses post that is similar to your own situation and your giving advice to the other person then it kinda brings out what you know is right and how you should be dealing with things. it can be a kick up the bum to yourself sometimes.

there is a point im trying to make..... but i cant seem to find what or how to say it. i guess i mean that, the advice we have deep down that we give to others is there in us but depression looses sight of it... helping others can be a distraction and bring back the good stuff you really know is right way of fighting and handling things.
BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
I am new here, but I think we help ourselves as we help others. It feels good to help someone in any way we can. Sometimes when we give advice to others we realize it applies to our own situation as well.
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