Oh I know full well that those embracing self-pity will lash out and insult me because it's so much easier than taking ownership of ones life. I probably would have done the same when I was in my self-pity phase way back when. I know that this sub has largely become an echo-chamber of self-pity, which is a shame as it has potential to be supportive and helpful. And I know that being told 'you have to make some effort for your life to get better' is not something people want to hear, so I'm bringing 'bad news.' But there's a good chance someone will see this and perhaps re-think how they are going through life and make some changes for the better.