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What Can I Do In This Situation

Okay, so a bit of back story.
6 months ago, I was struggling. I got out of the hospital after an attempt at my life. Dropped out of college as I couldn't afford it and well, things have been going downhill since then.
The only saving grace was meeting my friend who I'll just name Friend A. Friend A was wonderful... she struggled with a breakup and I reached out as she was posting something on Facebook. Recently being in a similar situation I reached out. We just clicked.
She introduced me to all of her friends and things were okay... or so I thought.
Every time I was with her... she talked shit on every single person in the group... it tore me apart. Around Thanksgiving we had an argument and I called her toxic. Something that's always brought up. We got past it. Christmas went bye and things were fine. My birthday was recently and it was still fine.
The past week though has been hell. She rubs her relationship in my face, which hurts as I never really had one... she lashes out at me and expects me to apologize. I stupidly bottled it up. Well... a few days later we went to go do something and she snapped at me a lot. The cap came off and I told her I couldn't do this anymore.
Not only that but there is another girl in the group, Friend B that had an argument with her back in December. Friend B every time I was with her would talk major shit and vice versa.
The problem is if I didn't agree with them they threw a fit and made me miserable... so I played along. I said things I shouldn't have and I told them what the other said.
I'm no angel in the situation, but there's a difference between talking shit and explaining frustrations. And the stuff said is horrible and uncalled for.
I was forced to pick sides, and I hate that. I felt like I did the right thing in telling them this. Well, I was wrong.
They both denied what I said and instead turned it back on me making up lies and saying I said stuff I never did.
I feel like shit... like everything is my fault... I apologized up and down and it's not enough and tonight I cut again...
I love those guys and I can't deny the good they've done for me but I can't keep doing this. I don't know what to do... this shouldn't be eating me alive but it is. I need some other opinions.
Emotional independence means you have to be discrete with your emotional investment. It can be arduous trying to maintain personal autonomy in social settings. The stuff you're describing is just 'politics'. You're still young. It happens to most everyone. These are just lessons for the future. You'll learn discretion and how to determine the risks of emotional investment, and how to 'be your own man' and maintain personal autonomy in social situations. One of the main pillars on the foundation of personal autonomy is realizing ownership. No one can "make you angry". No one can "make you sad". Anger and sadness are reactions. You have to learn to respond without reacting. It's alright to be angry and sad, but you have to 'own' that anger and sorrow. The stuff that provokes those emotions in you is 'their' shit, not yours. You'll get it.
Throger · 26-30, M
@puck61 I hope so! I've struggled with bipolar depression and anxiety disorder for many years and the help around this area is horrendous. I cannot rely on medication any longer as it only made the situation worse and I'd rather overcome it on my own. I'd be lying if I said I don't feel like they pissed me off and upset me, but how you put it makes sense. I'm very emotional and I have a hard time managing that. It's not that I'm not trying, I'm just lost on how to do so. I feel like a child somedays with being 20 and having these sorts of issues. It feels... like it should be pointless at this time in my life but it's more relevant than ever and I'm clueless.
@Throger I have bipolar disorder also and a few other issues, but I'm beginning to learn to channel it, and I'm beginning not to believe in it. I'm supposed to take welbutrin, abilify, lamotrogine, and trazadone, but I haven't taken them in a long time. I still order them every month though. I was diagnosed in 84 and they have thrown a pharmacy at me since then, but those meds silence the poet and kill the clown. I'm pretty sure I won't end up in a clock tower.
Throger · 26-30, M
@puck61 it's why I'd rather do it on my own. The medication... just didn't feel right. And if I can find the strength to do this on my own then I can overcome anything. I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis...
I can't see how this is your fault but this all sounds so toxic.
They may have done great things for you - but look at things now? This is what their 'friendship' has brought.
You've got to stand up for yourself, say what you think is right and find some friends that have got your back, not one s looking to stab you in it when you look away.
@Throger I really do hope you find/ get what you need. This is such a miserable spot to be in.
Try not to hold onto people that hurt you.
Throger · 26-30, M
@nonsensiclesnail I will try thank you so much for taking time to help me I appreciate it immensely!
@Throger I am always happy to help if I can.
SW-User
Sounds like being around them isn't doing you any good. It might be better to ignore them.
Throger · 26-30, M
@SW-User this is going to sound childish. I don't have many people and I know it seems sad I'm willing to hold onto toxic people to fill that void but yes... it's stressing me out. I honestly do not know what to do because someone is going to be hurt in this situation and I sacrifice so much of myself for others but can't anymore
Collegegirl23 · 26-30, F
U can masterbate

 
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