I’m stuck
Right now, I’m stuck in a vicious cycle.
I have this best friend for 12 years and currently I’m stuck whether to continue or to end the friendship.
Backstory. Because of the way she got into a relationship, it caused me to have depression and a lot of the times, it can be any innocuous things she said or did that trigger an episode.
I know this friendship is currently toxic for my mental health. But it’s 12 years of friendship. I’m stuck between letting go of the friendship for my mental health and keeping the friendship and letting the vicious cycle continue. It may seem like a no brainer but it’s hard to let go of the friendship and not to mention I’m super bonded to her dog as well. So much so that I treat her dog as mine.
@cyanMoon6064 Hello, I'm sorry that you are going through this situation. I think that the best thing to do is to prioritize your mental health through whatever means is comfortable for you. If this relationship does trigger episodes for you, then I do not think it is healthy to continue. I know it can be hard and it is easier said then done, but maybe you should try communicating with her to address these problems. You could also take a break from your friendship to reflect more about yourself. Making difficult decisions for your own benefit doesn't diminish the value of the friendship or the time you've spent together. It's about finding a balance that allows you to maintain a healthy and supportive environment for yourself. I hope this helped in any way.
