I definitely wouldn't call it self pity. I can completely understand precisely what you are saying and it is very true. These are battles that many people face every single day... some more so than others and it is a very REAL thing - not to be treated flippantly and fobbed off... but, I believe - being a person that has been dealt many a blow int his life and suffering from a multitude of issues, including mild depression .... BABY STEPS. Rome was not built in a day and even if we make the smallest of progressive steps forward on a daily basis... whether they feel true to us or not, it is still better than not trying at all!

Much love to you @grayarty