Pile on the agony/gloom
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasizing sadness
Use it when someone keeps mentioning events or details that add to a feeling of sadness. 
After the breakup, her friends kept piling on the gloom with their own sad stories.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative reinforcement
It's used to describe making a situation feel worse by continuous negative comments. 
He lost his job, and his colleagues piled on the gloom talking about the tough job market.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in comfort
Avoid using this phrase when trying to comfort someone as it can make you seem insensitive. 
When she started to cry, I knew it was time to stop piling on the gloom. 
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