Sometimes we need advice. But sometimes we just need to vent. This is true of pretty much all people, but I find it especially true of people with mental illness.
Venting is the act of getting something off your chest. It may come explosively if it has built up for a while. There may be one final incident, however tiny, that sets you off.
All you really want is to feel heard, for someone to acknowledge your distress and understand it. Sometimes all you really need is a sympathetic ear and maybe a pat on the shoulder.
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