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I went to counseling again today, she keeps telling me to rid myself of the people that are bringing me down, they are toxic to my health she says, these are the only people I'm close too, Yes, I realize that I've done this to myself it's seems thats the only kind of people I let in I feel thats all I deserve but without them I have nobody. I'm so very lonely. So very very lonely.
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Hugs to you. It really sucks to feel lonely. I am not sure how long you have been on DS, but I have met some wonderful friends here. Do you have the opportunity to meet new people very often through work or school, or do you go out socially to meet people? I am very shy in a crowd, especially when there are lots of people I don't know. Please, if you can, try to put yourself in the situation to meet new people. That is the only way for you to make new friends...except here...I am Sheri, and would like to be your friend. Feel free to contact me if you want to! All the best! xxx
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dont do it. if theyre toxic, just wear a protective suit. doesnt mean you should rid yourself of them. just set some rules. such as avoiding things that trigger you.
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WanderingVet
I don't have much information, but I know that it is common for depressed people to be victims of others around them. Depressed people are often easy to take advantage of or even abuse. Your therapist is using some strong terms, .. "toxic". Sounds like it could be urgent. She knows your history and is trying to tell you something important. I would listen to her and follow her advice. She has no reason to tell you to get away from anyone other than for your own good. I would give her credit and pay close attention. It can mean the difference between liberation and continued and worsening depression.
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i know it will be hard but getting rid of the toxic ppl could make such a huge difference to you too. i agree, i would listen to her and get rid of them fast too. i started to do that a while ago and while there have been times i have been a bit lonely, i have wonderful friends now and i would never look back or let the toxic ones back into my life again. you gotta learn to take out the trash, it really does help so much to remove it from your life.
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what if the toxic people in your life is your unsupportive family and you have noone else..no friends, no work, no nothing else
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*hugs*
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