This is why I can't form friendships with the mentally ill.
It's not that I don't feel any compassion or have any understanding. What I don't have is the objectivity to let things like this roll off my back.
And, no, I didn't express any disapproval. She told me she was suicidal, so I felt I should talk about possible support resources, but not being a professional, I ran out of ideas. The rest you know.
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Wow. Yes, I understand. In some instances it’s like walking on eggshells, will you inadvertently set them off by saying something (or not saying what they expect and define as “supportive”) ? 🙁
