Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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gumper 09/14/2008

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Ever get the feeling that someone you were once really good friends with, you hung out together, did loads of fun stuff etc, just one day decides they are gonna distance themself from you and go hang with someone else instead all the time?

I have that now and it sucks. :(

deleted_user 09/14/2008

Yep, nearly all the time.
Feeling like you have been replaced sucks.

Hugguns

deleted_user 09/14/2008

yes i do gumper.... i feel so ......dumped....

deleted_user 09/14/2008

yes,
OOXX

deleted_user 09/14/2008

Yep, went through it not too long ago. My best friend just started slowly distancing herself from me, hanging out with this other girl instead. Guess it was just easier for her to find a friend that didn't have any problems. Still hurts, losing a friendship after more than 10 years, because they just don't feel like "dealing" with you anymore.

deleted_user 09/14/2008

an all too familiar feeling

gumper 09/14/2008

At least Im not alone.

/hugs to all

daremo 09/14/2008

Numerous times.

deleted_user 09/14/2008

think it happens to us all.

BUT...have u ever had to distance YOURSELF from a friend?
almost as painful...but sometimes best for your own well-being.

i had to...a friend for 15 yrs...but...eventually...i couldn't stand by and watch her kill herself with drugs any more. it hurt too badly. : /

deleted_user 09/14/2008

yep i know that feeling all too well
hugs

gumper 09/14/2008

I tried the distance self from a friend thing, it kinda exploded in my face :(

gumper 09/14/2008

And now they have just blown me off again for someone else.

I sometimes wonder what the point is in even bothering anymore :(

deleted_user 09/14/2008

Hugs gumper

deleted_user 09/14/2008

I had that happen to me But I chained them up in my shed now I can be with them anytime I want.

Sara017 09/14/2008

yep, ive been replaced so many times, i dont even try to make friends IRL anymore, sorry this has happened to you gumper *hugz*

InsomniacM 09/14/2008

Oh my God Yes! That's happened to me so many over the years, and I believe it's happening right now as well.

I don't know if this is just me, but I'd rather have a friend come up to me and list the reasons they don't want me to be around any more, instead of simply phasing me out. It pisses me off.

Sorry you're going through that, grumper. :hug: Maybe you could talk to your friend? I can't guarentee it'll help, but it might be worth a shot.
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