How do I stop caring about people so much?

I personally do not think that caring for people so much is a negative thing until it comes to the point where it starts hurting you or the person you are caring about. The answer to that question probably has to involve a lot of introspection on WHY you care so much and if you can use that energy in some other positive way.

Well, this if what I tell myself when I realized I am worry about what people think of me. Stop worrying about what people think of you. What you have gone through and what people think of you, as a result, is not important. Everyone’s a little messed up at the end of the day anyway but we are very quick to point the finger at others when we have our own issues in life. It’s time to stop worrying about others and start building on your life. People are people and they will always have things to say.

Stop following them on social media. I mean it. It's going to be hard and you're going to keep on looking through their posts and stories, but you will eventually learn that it's not worth your time. Instead of playing their stalker, you will realise all this time you could have done so many other things. Basically, what I'm trying to say is: learn to focus on yourself. Learn the art of being mindful, listen to your body and soul, do what you've always wanted to do. You don't need anyone to do what you want to do. If you've always wanted to visit a museum, but never had a chance, go for it. Cinema? Go alone! No one is going to steal your popcorn, finally, and no one will get irritated at the romantic comedy you've been wanting to watch for so long. Find strength in yourself. I'm realising I'm a little bit biased in here, but I still hope what I said helps somehow. I wish you the best.

Caring doesn't make you weak, doesn't make you some sort of bad person. Caring can help you relate and make new friends. When you care too much it will hurt certainly, but you can open new doors, open new pathways, connect with people and make amazing friends, amazing memories and be able to go further in life than you ever dreamed possible. Just remember to also care about yourself as much as you care about others. Get plenty of sleep, drink water, eat, take your medication. Love yourself as much as you love everybody else.