🤔 Friendships can be complicated, especially when mental health struggles are involved. 🧠 It's a delicate balance of being there for each other while also taking care of ourselves. 🙋♀️ But what happens when that balance is thrown off and we feel like we're being drained dry? 🥀 That's the dilemma our protagonist is facing with their 3 depressed friends who seem to have an endless need for attention and complaining, without ever reciprocating or showing interest in our protagonist's own struggles. 😞 Let's dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story and see how it unfolds... 🎢
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🤔 The Struggle is Real: Navigating Friendships & Mental Health 🧠
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Our protagonist is at their wit's end with their 3 depressed friends who constantly post about needing people to "check in" on them, yet never seem to improve or care about anyone else's struggles. 😫 Despite spending hundreds of hours listening to their endless negative complaining, our protagonist feels drained, depressed, and like a dying plant being squeezed for its last drops of water. 🥀 The one-sided nature of these friendships has left them feeling angry and questioning whether they're an a-hole for not wanting to give anymore attention to their friends' depression. 🤷♂️ It's a tough situation with no easy answers, but let's see what the internet has to say about this friend dilemma... 👀
Friends' mental health struggles draining you? You're not their therapist. 🙅
WonderfulAtmosphere | WonderfulAtmosphere
Self-care is important. NTA. Your friends should be appreciative.
MisterLampShade8 | MisterLampShade8
Self-care is important. NTA for setting boundaries with friends.
shortylikeamelody | shortylikeamelody
Protect your mental health, unfollow toxic friends 🙏
Asshole-Expert | Asshole-Expert
Depression is real, but when it starts impacting you... 💔
2lugz | 2lugz
Toxic friendships are draining. Think about your mental health first 👍
fr33zy_pop | fr33zy_pop
Setting boundaries is important for mental health and well-being 👍
LeaguePillowFighter | LeaguePillowFighter
Real friends listen and support each other, not just take. 👍
battousaidedo | battousaidedo
It's okay to prioritize your mental health 🙌 NTA needs support too
Dendromicon | Dendromicon
Take care of yourself first 👍 It's not your problem.
waterdevil19144 | waterdevil19144
Boundaries are important. Offer to help them find a therapist. 👍
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Encouraging seeking professional help for depressed friends without judgment 👍
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Prioritizing self-care when supporting friends with depression 🙌
Edyoucaited | Edyoucaited
Dealing with 'emotional vampires' draining you emotionally. NTA.
WW76kh | WW76kh
Prioritizing mental health is key! NTA 🙌
spindriftsecret | spindriftsecret
Prioritizing self-care in mental health field. NTA.
monkwren | monkwren
Take a mental health break and prioritize self-care 🙌
Cutie3pnt14159 | Cutie3pnt14159
Cutting off toxic friends who don't make effort. NTA 👍
noapscored | noapscored
Setting boundaries with friends who drain your emotional energy 🙏
Meddleysome | Meddleysome
Cutting off selfish, negative friends for mental health. NTA 👍
S11NNS | S11NNS
NTA. Distancing oneself from toxic friendships can be liberating. 👏
gkwroe | gkwroe
Taking responsibility for own mental health. Unfriended black hole friend. NTA 👍
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Selfish friends draining you? You're NTA for setting boundaries! 🙏
Poplett | Poplett
Prioritizing self-care is not selfish. NTA for setting boundaries.
Nddit | Nddit
Setting boundaries for mental health support is important ✔
jadekiara | jadekiara
Friends using mental health for attention, NTA for setting boundaries 🙏
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Cut off non-reciprocal relationships and defend your energy. NTA 👏
femjuniper | femjuniper
Are they really your friends or just acquaintances? 🤔
aeiou-y | aeiou-y
Don't let their depression make you their therapist. Take care! 🙏
livience | livience
Toxic friends draining your energy? NTA, ghost them and move on 👍
jbr_pdf | jbr_pdf
Putting yourself first is not selfish. NTA. 👏
awkwardgabii | awkwardgabii
Setting boundaries with selfish friends who expect too much 👍
ghost_gal84 | ghost_gal84
Setting boundaries with selfish friends is okay. NTA 👍
69schrutebucks | 69schrutebucks
Cutting out toxic 'friends' can be liberating 👏
therealthisishannah | therealthisishannah
Supporting each other while struggling with mental health 👍
bestphilly | bestphilly
Cutting off toxic friends for peace of mind 🙌
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Uninvite yourself from their pity parties 🙌 NTA
ovr_it | ovr_it
Self-care is crucial. NTA prioritizing your own mental health 🙌
realjillyj | realjillyj
Setting boundaries with friends for mental health. Self-care matters.
horrorjunkie707 | horrorjunkie707
Advice on setting boundaries and communication during depressive episodes 🙏
curious-sparrow | curious-sparrow
Prioritizing your mental health is not selfish. 🙌
JaneDoeIsDying | JaneDoeIsDying
Stepping away from negative friends for your own well-being. 👍
BardicInclination | BardicInclination
Emotionally exhausting friends? NTA for prioritizing mental health 🙏
sweetD8763 | sweetD8763
Mental illness is real and should be acknowledged. NTA.
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Taking charge of our minds and lives is crucial. NTA 🙌
Emotional-Fruit | Emotional-Fruit
Put yourself first, 'check-in' quickly, and go for walks 🙌
NeverRarelySometimes | NeverRarelySometimes
Self-care comes first 🙌 NTA for setting boundaries
nopepsiisntokay | nopepsiisntokay
Putting yourself first is important. MIL is draining 🙄
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Take care of your mental health first 🙏. Set boundaries with 'friends'.
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Cutting out toxic friends: NTA. Emotional vampires drain you 👻
cheeezncrackers | cheeezncrackers
NTA. Friends with mental health issues should seek professional help 🙏
nanettehimmelfarb | nanettehimmelfarb
Mute selfish friends' posts for a better mental health 🙏
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Take care of yourself first, don't let attention seekers drain you 🙏
S3xySouthernB | S3xySouthernB
Put yourself first 👍🏻 Don't set yourself on fire to keep others warm.
bemused162 | bemused162
Take care of yourself first. Encourage professional help for friends. 🙌
robbie5643 | robbie5643
Managing depression is hard, but friends who drain you aren't worth it.
Djhinnwe | Djhinnwe
Questioning the friendship and self-care. Time for a break? 🤔
CompetitiveLecture5 | CompetitiveLecture5
Healthy friendships should feed you, not drain you. 👏
Puzzled_Cat_3377 | Puzzled_Cat_3377
Create boundaries and prioritize your mental health 🙏
Bossladydd | Bossladydd
Set boundaries and find friends who actually care about you. NTA 👍
xajhx | xajhx
Setting boundaries to protect mental health is important 🙌
Madmaxx_137 | Madmaxx_137
Toxic friends draining your energy? Cut them out. You deserve better. 🙏
thavwrecka | thavwrecka
Being a supportive friend doesn't mean being a free therapist 🙏
necrowmantic | necrowmantic
Don't set yourself on fire to keep others warm. 📲
Aoid3 | Aoid3
You're NTA for setting boundaries and prioritizing your mental health 🙏🏻
arachnids-bakery | arachnids-bakery
Caring for someone with depression is tough and exhausting. 😢
loudesttown | loudesttown
Cutting out toxic friends is self-care 👌
Rozalynda | Rozalynda
Don't let your friends drain you. Self-care is important 🙌
lyan-cat | lyan-cat
Cutting off leech friends: NTA. Self-care is important 👍
OftheSea95 | OftheSea95
Cut toxic friends out of your life for better mental health 💪
eldritcheye | eldritcheye
Being a good listener doesn't mean being a free therapist 🙏🏻
defenestratedbird | defenestratedbird
Don't let emotional vampires drain your mental health. 👏
BadBitchNamedBeans | BadBitchNamedBeans
Setting healthy boundaries with manipulative friends. NTA 💪
reggiesnap | reggiesnap
Put yourself first 🙌. Toxic friends can be draining. Recover and recharge.
ilvcupcakes | ilvcupcakes
NTA. It's tough to help someone in crisis without training 😔
probablykelz | probablykelz
Prioritizing your mental health is important before helping others 👍
AvaSpelledBackwards | AvaSpelledBackwards
Unselfish OP sets boundaries and deserves better 👏
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True friends should lift you up, not drain your soul 👭
thatonepersoniam | thatonepersoniam
