I know what you mean. Since I've been officially diagnosed, I have been comforting more people than ever before. Maybe people figure that I'll be more sympathetic and understanding since I'm suffering right now too.
I have always tried to be there for anyone who needs a shoulder to cry on, but it's nice when you get the same back.
My biggest frustration is having to comfort people because I have Crohn's. Hearing how much my Crohn's sucks isn't a big help. I'm the one in pain but people keep coming to me because this is so hard on them. What? Really? Maybe it's the Prednisone anger that I'm dealing with but suck it up!
I'm just hoping that the meds will eventually settle things down in my gut and maybe that'll make it a little easier. If not, we can always vent here.