1.0 link Rainbow Dash Network http://rainbowdash.net/ Pony (pony) http://rainbowdash.net/pony http://rainbowdash.net/notice/3462113 @<span class="vcard"><a href="http://rainbowdash.net/user/32751" class="url" title="Brayden"><span class="fn nickname mention">metaltao</span></a></span> I know I come across as harsh with him, but I've had a lot of experience that I feel justifies it. I've talked with him for hours trying to get past his &quot;I'm the worst. Everything is hopeless for me.&quot; mentality. After hours of talking on multiple occasions, he's never once conceded that there's hope for him. When asked why he post about his problems he gives no reason that I can recall. He just wallows. I've confronted him about it on a few occasions in the past. Informed him that the way he acts without ever seeming to want to accept help (however earnest) just makes it seem like he only wants to bring others down with him. <br /><br />On the other hoof, I've had many pleasant interactions with him when we've just avoided the whole depression/self-deprecation issue. I think the best way to help is to talk about his interests and just be friendly. Of course when I see him acting selfishly (like he's the king of sad) it still gets to me so I snap a little.