Blog homework: who do i reach out to when I'm down

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Well, this is a coincidental topic right now, and I'm honestly pretty angry about it.

I reach out to my boyfriemd, but right now he has his own issues with his sick mom, work, etc. He uses his therapist to help him and that's it, he handles everything between them. So, to not add further burden to him I'm not bothering him much. Not to mention he is part of my current depression.

I reach out to friends who also suffer from depression and anxiety or friends who are abundantly happy and I know will make me laugh/smile.

I don't reach out to family. I just don't.

Why am I angry about it right now? Because everyone tells me to reach out to them when I need help or to talk and when I do, no one is around. Isn't that just how life goes.

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nanette:
I know the feeling, I’ll tell my friends about my problems and they kind of brush it off. Like why did I open up to you in the first place? It makes me feel like I’m not wanted at all.
justaguy12:
Many friends say that but as you can tell don’t really mean it if it requires time and energy. While not ideal. Social media friends can often give you the support needed to help you through the dark days. I have found depression support groups helpful too, knowing you are not alone. Lastly is the Buddhist principle of impermanence, the dark days will pass, and the sun will shine again.

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