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I wanna be better, for those around me.

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My depression has caused me to lash out at my friends and put stress on them, they feel uncomfortable around me and I need to do better, they want to be my friends and support me, but making them feel guilty or uncomfortable is unfair, they aren't proffesionals who can handle all my issues at once. I'm here to get support from people who can and will support those feelings, so I don't burden my insecurities unfairly on those around me.

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Most people can have problems explaining to friends how they feel or explaining their moods and expectations however generally we may need to be able to hold back giving friends etc a running commentary of how we feel, the problem we become insular when we are not well although sometimes we let rip and go into far to much detail of what is pressing our buttons, it is then we sometimes can explain our needs in a very open, extensive way.

Remember your friends are that and if you are not careful you will loose that interaction

BOB

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I know how you feel. However, if they are your friends they will WANT to know and have your burdens. Your never gonna make them uncomfortable for being honest. I'm always here.

Love to all

You can try writing out your intentions to you friends, that way you can take your time and get your thoughts organized.

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