should I?

[jerimy]

hello again,
There's some really depressed people on this forum that I go on.
I tried to give them advice with the advice I've gotten on here, but I don't seem to be getting anywhere... Should I be helping them? The forums are love and Intellectual corner if anyone wants to try and help some of the people.


jerimy


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[Mr.Cheese]

Do your best to encourage them and love them. Some will respond some won't. Most importantly, pray for them.

 

[fieldmouse3]

I agree with the cheese.

 

[psycmajor]

I think that the worst thing you can do with people who are unhappy or even desperate is to leave them in their greatest time of need.

You have to think, are you going to abandon them because they are truly unreceptive, or is it for your own reasons, whatever those reasons may be? For example, is it easier for you just to leave because you don't want to be bothered? Or is it too depressing to see someone in any kind of pain that you turn away? Just throwing out a couple situations.

Even the little things can make so much difference, like just being there. You might be helping even if you don't realize it.

Sometimes people don't act like they want your help. Sometimes it is better to let people learn on their own. You have to decide when you should "butt out." That's up to you.

*thinking: Am I getting too deep in what I'm saying?*

 

[yourlamb]

Originally posted by jerimy  
I tried to give them advice with the advice I've gotten on here, but I don't seem to be getting anywhere... Should I be helping them? The forums are love and Intellectual corner if anyone wants to try and help some of the people.


Don't give up,just do what you think is right.There will be people who appreciate your help!