That’s really nice @Delightful87, I try to help too, I donate to charities, food banks, I give to homeless people on the streets.
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Aw thanks @steve19.
I always try to give to society because you never know if/when you will need it yourself.
If I’m willing to accept blood, stem cells and organs etc then I should be willing to offer mine to others! That’s how I see it though.
Just wish more people were accommodating to those of us who do 
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Exactly this @WillC. It is really sad. I’m definitely a ‘giver’ in my society and community. It’s who I am and it’s something I enjoy. It’s a shame others can’t accommodate 
It makes it difficult for people to do the same!
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That’s brilliant @Knight1119! Well done you! So kind of you and shows you have a genuine heart
I’ve always been a ‘giver’ and nothing will change that but it is definitely frustrating. I am really fortunate that I don’t have to work, I choose to work. My husband earns more than enough for us to live on but I want to show my children that work ethic and that giving to our community is important. Well to me it is! Which makes it a harder pill to swallow!!
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Thanks @Delightful87, it makes me feel good helping others, even when I feel very depressed, I always appreciate there are people worse off than me.
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Absolutely! That’s why I started @Knight1119, when I was depressed I tried to find things that ‘filled the cup’ so to speak.
It is the way I show empathy for those worse off than myself.
I haven’t taken any medication for over 18yrs now and I regularly practice techniques I learnt in CBT and DBT to help me through.
It’s such a hard road to walk but remember, you are not alone
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That’s really impressive @Delightful87, I’ve been depressed for all my adult life, I’ve never sought help, or taken tablets, but recently I was nudged into Counselling, I’ve had a few sessions now, but I’m not getting anything out of it, & it’s costly.
I have had intense therapy. It really helped. If you can afford to stick with the counselling then I would recommend you do.
But remember you’re paying for that service so if you aren’t clicking with your counsellor then please consider changing to another therapist.
It’s important that the person you’re discussing your life with is the right person for you
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The problem is that I know why I feel the way I do , talking about it isn’t making me feel any different.
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Then I would say that it’s not counselling you need but therapy. Is that something you could explore?
I’m so sorry that life has been so hard for you. I wish you manage to find peace in the future
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Thanks, I don’t know the difference between counselling and therapy
Take it as “personal leave” they have no right to ask what it is for and therefor cannot say no.