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- Aug 18, 2020
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I think there are some influences what makes a member of this forum popular. People who genuinely care for other people, people who are empathic, witty and articulate people (but this is not a necessity) and people who give more help than they take. Especially the last point does not count for me. I also try to help other people but I think I take more ressources than I give to others. Instead I hope I can give the feeling to other people that they are not alone when I share my story. That there are also people who feel this way. I am too much of a wreck to spend the majority of my energy to help others. This does not mean I don't try it. But there are people who have the dedication to act this way. I think this makes them very popular.
Moreover I sometimes share (very) unpopular/controversial opinions which not everybody likes. But I never felt like (longterm) negative repercussions for that.
In addition to that my whining about myself and my pain may be perceived as a little bit narcissistic. Even in this thread I talk a lot about myself. (But I think this feeling applies to many depressed people.)
Edited the thread afterwards. Was too much of a contest character and I was not glad with that. I wanted to compliment some people but it turned out to be a dumb way how I did it.
Moreover I sometimes share (very) unpopular/controversial opinions which not everybody likes. But I never felt like (longterm) negative repercussions for that.
In addition to that my whining about myself and my pain may be perceived as a little bit narcissistic. Even in this thread I talk a lot about myself. (But I think this feeling applies to many depressed people.)
Edited the thread afterwards. Was too much of a contest character and I was not glad with that. I wanted to compliment some people but it turned out to be a dumb way how I did it.
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