It is qualified because it means it could be
The adjective form is 'helpful' if used positively and 'helpless' if used negatively
I think it is the second one, with the company
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Heather tells Melinda that she is too depressing to be around and maybe, if she were able to not be as depressing, they could be friends again. It brings Melinda to the realization that she has no one else & is now alone.
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