How about you captain your own soul instead of aspiring to the admiralty of mine?

Empathy won't grow back any hair.

Can't argue with that, but in my experience it can help with the underlying issue: Feelings.

Hmm I think in some cases its actually a more empathetic advice to just get over it as a non-issue and think about other things.

Come on, I won't flag you but it seems clear doesn't need tough love. It rarely helps.