Note of Annoyance

I keep seeing this happening more often.

This is growing into an epidemic. It's becoming a COMPETITION of WHO'S GOT IT WORSE than friends helping each other. It's more of "You think you got it bad? Listen to what I have to say and let's see you complain!" instead of "Aw, bro, I'm sorry, I'm here for you. Maybe I can give some advice?"

When a friend is going through a bad time, shouldn't you be there to help them? Listen to them, give them some advice, give them a shoulder to cry on, you know the deal. Instead, what do I see happening more often? here's how it goes:
"You think you got it bad? Well listen to MYYY LIFE it's SOO MUCH WORSE"

First of all, for those who are constantly acting this way, NO ONE ASKED ABOUT YOUR LIFE. They're going through a bad time, they want comfort, not someone else trying to one-up their situation. They don't CARE about how BAD A TIME you had that OVERSHADOWS THEIRS. It's not about OVERSHADOWING. It's about BEING A FRIEND AND HELPING.

Second of all, what kind of a friend does that? This shows signs of uncaring, selfish thoughts of how you don't care much about your friends, and only want to tell them that you have it worse and that you don't want to listen to their problems.

This is totally my opinion, but I really do believe I'm right in this situation. If your experiences don't help someone that's in a rut at the moment, what's the point of telling them? Yes, we get it, you've got it bad, but that wasn't what your friend needs. Your friend needs sympathy and hugs.