I hate it when one of my friends needs help and I'm powerless to do anything. The most I can do is say trite words of consolation and hope; I can't even give good advice about the situation. Gah. I don't like this one bit.

"I'm not alone 'cause the TV's on, I'm not crazy 'cause I take the right pills everyday..." - Jimmy Eat World, Bleed American

Except in my case, it's the computer, not the TV. But I'm still feeling a bit alone.