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I need to not take on other people's stress

I got enough of my own 🫤. My friend is going through a lot and my eyelid was twitching for 20 minutes after we got of the phone
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DrWatson · 70-79, M
I can understand that. I tend to take on other people's stress as well.

Sometimes, the hate on SW stresses me out to the point that it affects my sleep.
Nebula · 41-45, F
@DrWatson ☹️ my own stress is doing that lately, I want to be a good friend but I physically feel that stuff
SW-User
@DrWatson Ditto. I feel I need this place to prompt me to get back into my writing, but the added stress from mockery and hate talk makes me wonder if it's worth it.
Nanori · F
That's why I'm often "sorry was watching a movie and didn't hear my phone ring"
Nebula · 41-45, F
@Nanori I just wish I could listen and not feel like the things are happening to me too, if that makes sense
Nanori · F
@Nebula not get emotionally involved*

That needs special training which counselors and therapists have. Refer your friend to one and stay out of it. Prioritize your sanity.
Yes, too much stress is bad for your health.
Nebula · 41-45, F
@Nebula I start shaking like I'm having a seizure - but I can walk and communicate as I normally would.
Nebula · 41-45, F
@HootyTheNightOwl I get like that when I have a panic attack 😬
SW-User
I know what you mean. You want to help, but sometimes you just have too much going on. Stress kills, and you have to lock it out sometimes and take care of yourself.
Nebula · 41-45, F
@SW-User I wish there was a way to not internalize it and still be there for her
SW-User
@Nebula And I wish I had an answer to that for both of us.
Ducky · 31-35, F
I know the feeling. 😔 It's anxious twitching of my head and heavy breathing in my case. That only shows that you care though.
Nebula · 41-45, F
@Ducky of course I care
robertsnj · 56-60, M
do you think you tap into your stress or that they tap into your current stress? Either way I am sorry for you stress
Nebula · 41-45, F
@robertsnj I ust feel stressed for people close to me that are going through a hard time
Selah ·
Thats why i keep my problems to myself and just avoid people. Its terrible but I havent found a better solution.
Runes · 100+, M
I refuse to take on other people's stress.
It's not helpful to anyone.
deadgerbil · 26-30, M
Yikes. Time for a stress ball
Nebula · 41-45, F
@deadgerbil can I borrow yours?
deadgerbil · 26-30, M
@Nebula I need my two. Thank you
SW-User
I decide to end the conversation then, omg
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
Damn I know how you feel... It sucks to say it because people need to be able to vent, but sometimes I just can't be bothered... 🙈

 
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