25. "RE: I think we’re making very different points" In response to In response to 20
Commonly if someone says they are depressed or feeling some kinda way, most people will ask if they know what's making them feel that way, some might ask what they can do to help. If the person says they feel depressed about the end of the school year or a common situation, then most will say something to let them know they are not alone in their feelings.
I don't think thats being dismissive, but someone looking to relate to that person's feelings. Now in some cases you will have someone say 'shake that shit off, we all go through it' and yes that is dismissive and much like everything else it's not just what you say but how you say it.