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Someone whom I love very dearly who happens to be my best friend in the entire world is in a lot of pain right now. She has chosen not to disclose the details of this situation to ANYONE other than her fiance & one other person. I feel very hurt that I cannot be there for her to support her as she makes the extremely difficult decision. I was told by this other person about her dilemma and the seriousness of it, which involves deciding whether or not to stay on her meds (she is bp I & also has to decide the fate of a third life.)
I want to be there for her so badly, but I am not supposed to know about this. She is always afraid to tell me things because I trigger easily. Anyway, should I just come clean & offer my support or continue with the agony of watching her struggle when she wont let anyone in to help? It is emotional torture.
I want to be there for her so badly, but I am not supposed to know about this. She is always afraid to tell me things because I trigger easily. Anyway, should I just come clean & offer my support or continue with the agony of watching her struggle when she wont let anyone in to help? It is emotional torture.
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I feel for you...I'll have to think about a good suggestion...thinking of you.
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I would try to just make sure that she understands that you are there for her no matter what. She will appreciate it and maybe even turn to you oneday about it. I hope all works out for you and your friend.
Charity6262
If it were me I would keep quit and just tell her "I don't know what is going on but just remember I am here for you no matter what." More than likely she will talk if not that day and few days after. The important thing for anyone with bp disorder is feeling that even if you don't want to talk about something right now knowing that there is someone there to lisson when you are ready to talk. If you need to talk I am here for you.
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This is probably why I don't have any friends, but I would get her help anyways. I would not let our friendship be the reason why I turned my back at a very dangerous time.
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Thanks for all the suggestions. We have been playing phone tag tonight and I have just left the door open, so to speak. I can tell she wants to talk, & I let her know that I'm here for her. So looks like she will come to me when the time is right. Her fiance is a cop, so at least I know he will keep her safe (always has.)
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