Yes, I believe we can be helped with the way we feel by getting to the root causes of the feelings, figuring out the triggers for the feelings, and then taking measures to "manage" the feelings. I believe that feelings that cause depression, sadness, anxiety, etc. require a form of management and good coping skills because the feelings may be with you for a lifetime and may never really go away, what is critical is knowing how to handle yourself so your feelings will not bring you down or cause you to be incapable of having a full life.
I think sharing your experiences with others who have similar feelings is validating and courageous, and if you can help someone feel better when they know you are having the same difficulties, it will help you, too.