Friendship Status
I had been inconsistent with my college friends on social media due to my mental health and, now, some of them don't talk to me anymore. I could use your help. Thanks.
It's rough. Have you tried explaining it from your point of view? I personally step away from others when I'm dealing with a lot.
If you are able to, just say you value their friendship, it isn't personal but there are times when, you just needed to distance yourself because it all became too much to cope with.
I guess in the future, you could put up a brief notice to say. I'm not ignoring you, I'm dealing with a lot at the moment and for my own sake, I'm retreating for a while, so I won't be responding or communicating, until I feel better, sorry about this but I really need a break.
Okay, thank you!
Hi Anna0319, Im steph and thank you for sharing. First I would like to commend you for being brave enough to pull back and give yourself space to consider your mental health, even if it means being inconsistent in other areas, I believe our mental health is very important because it shapes the way our lives will evolve at any given moment if we're in a bad space we cant be fully in, when it comes to situations, experiences, or the relationships we have surrounding us. When we can nurture our mental state and try our best to stay in a stable place, everything around us seems alot easier to handle and things are navigated in a more graceful manner, so you taking time away is a great move, because how can you be present with friends or social media if your not taking care of you. Also remember some people will understand and some wont and thats okay. Always do what is in your best interest.
Hi @Anna0319!
Thanks for sharing and being open about that. It is understandable that you took a step back from social media and put your mental health first. When returning back to social media or trying to reconnect with friends after some time, that can feel like a challenge or feel like things aren't the same as they used to be. Do you feel comfortable with reaching out to them and briefly talking about the time you spent away? It does not need to be specific if you are not comfortable with that but maybe it could help to reach out if you are feeling ready, sharing that you needed some time away but would like to chat or catch up ♥️ whatever you choose I hope it feels like the right step for you ♥️
Thanks!