Why do I know so many of this specific genre

Honestly there’s this genre of people that I keep seeing EVERYWHERE and it’s sorta getting on my nerves. It’s those people who make their mental illness, cuts, depression, trauma, or just whatever their ENTIRE personality. Like we get it. You had an alcoholic abusive dad, you’ve been bringing it up nonstop when we’re just trying to get some pizza, and it’s all she ever talks about. It’s the same story, over and over, and you’d think someone who talked about THAT as much as HER would obviously be crying for help, right? Well it seems like this girl LIKES to be miserable and sad.
Holy attention seeker..
Last year, I remember hanging out with her (because I have very limited options) and I had said a joke about taking her depression away,
And deadass when I tell you this..
“Noooo, I like my depressionnn!!”
SON.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY “YOU LIKE YOUR DEPRESSION.”
You don’t like your “depression”
You like attention.
YOURE LITERALLY THE BITCH THAT COMPLAINS ABOUT IT ALL THE TIME
Most people I’ve seen want to be happy, not THE OTHER WAY AROUND!!
The dumb part is that everyone I met is like this. They say “Oughh I have terrible anxiety!!” As they proceed to flash their cuts and loudly exclaim their trauma, although others I’ve met WITH ACTUAL anxiety are the opposite, because their anxiety is what keeps them from doing all of that because they worry if they think that they’re faking, or they make fun of them, etc..
And I know you might be thinking if I’m basically doing the things they’re worried about, which I guess I am, but it’s not to those who truly are struggling, it’s those who like to brag about it like some sort of trophy, like wow Jason… you won the award for most bruises from abuse… why are you so happy about that.

And honestly I know the trauma is likely real, but I honestly can’t do anything about it besides really listen?? But honestly the way they vent (and the many times they repeat it) just tells you that they want help, but then they REFUSE to take any of it. Or maybe someone asks how they’re doing, they say they’re fine, and then wonder why no one helps them. Or they do ask for help, take none of it, whine and bitch about it, and then once again, wonder why no one is helping them anymore.
Because you literally cannot.
“Im hungry :3 I cut myself today too uwu”
“How about you try to go eat? Have you tried to find healthier coping mechanisms?
“Nah.”
Well damn Lynda I ain’t solving your riddles.

Those people usually hang out with each other and trauma bond, which is fine, as long as they leave me alone, but I don’t think it’s exactly the healthiest for them…? Like a lot of the time it just turns into one big competition of who can get themself into the mental hospital first. It’s less of a self-help group, and all they do is hurt themselves worse. One person could show their deep cuts, and the others get competitive to get DEEPER. Oh! Now one kid decided to carve their EMOTIONALLY MANIPULATIVE BOYFRIENDS NAME INTO THEIR THIGH. Well that’s great now because they’re ALL GOING TO DO IT. Except with the people they have a parasocial relationship to because the rest don’t have emotionally manipulative boyfriends.

Idk I’m just tired of these people making self harm and trauma their entire hobby and then expect me or others to sorta deal with it. It’s great and all that they’re confident enough the vent about their feelings, but the point of venting is to make yourself feel better and not make everyone else feel uncomfortable because they have an addiction to trauma dumping and overall just ruining the mood. It’s always when you’re having a good time too, like PLEASE just enjoy the moment and find a better time AT LEAST.

Also stop with the :3 every two seconds it’s annoying

Respect to that one friend I had vent to me and actually put an effort to get better. I love you.

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Mreow Other February 21, 2026 at 3:42 pm 1 1