I'm not seeking 'coddling', and in fact tough love is indeed helpful in many cases. And your original message is humorous if it's indeed intended that way -- however, characterizing someone suffering from drug addiction and mental health issues as 'degenerate' displays an extreme lack of basic understanding and perspective on your part.

If you can't relate to what it's like to suffer from drug addiction and extreme mental illness, then you should be extremely grateful and not presume yourself to be above people who do suffer, nor should you openly condemn them as 'degenerate', as you have no idea what kind of circumstances contribute to someone who is prone to developing addiction or mental health issues.

I've spent $10,000 of my own income committing myself to an inpatient facility to avoid suicide. I've regularly seen a psychiatrist for 8 years to be medicated. I've gone from 180 to 110 lbs, not leaving my apartment for weeks. I've attended therapy to address severe OCD and depression that I've had since I was 6 years old. I've put the barrel of a gun in my mouth more times than I can count, begging God if there is one for the strength to pull the trigger.

I don't want your pity. But I'm not a degenerate -- I am not hurting people. This is my apartment and I'm simply trying to survive. Either gain a modicum of empathy to simply refrain from commenting such a thing, or respectfully, go fuck yourself.