I lost a close friend due to anxiety 😭

[Against_the_current]

"Don't talk to me again" hurts so much. They're such a good person and i am Absolutely destroyed and hating myself but i wish them the best. Thank you anxiety, i lost a friend because of you. The closest one i had 😭

[BubbleGumPop]

I lost friends and some family due to anxiety. I am slowly regaining friendship with one, and my mother has been supportive. At the end, I hope to have new friends along with a few former or less friendish friends who will eventually come back around and rebuild my life surrounded by those who have emathy.

[Against_the_current in reply to BubbleGumPop]

Thank you 😭

[BlueDaydreamer]

I'm sorry they said that to you. That is very hurtful. I agree with bubble gum pop, you need friends who have empathy. It is hard to act normal when you are so anxious. I know. I don't know where to find them.....but I have had some in the past. I wish you well.

[Against_the_current in reply to BlueDaydreamer]

Thanks

[Blue_81]

I have been in the same boat. Lost friends and loving relationship due to my anxiety/depression. It wasnt on purpose because I didnt know at time I was that toxic. Unfortunately, I pushed them away. Because im extra vigilant on my personality, i Now come as awkward and its hard to make new friends.

[Against_the_current in reply to Blue_81]

Same. Idk how to cope

[Mohammad-341]

You are not alone

[Against_the_current in reply to Mohammad-341]

Thanks, i needed to hear this

[Roxylox]

I haven't managed to make a new friend in 30 years. Have one good friend from schooldays, others are just acquaintances. I seem to rub people up the wrong way, despite good intentions

[Against_the_current in reply to Roxylox]

I understand you. It's so hard. And you're so nice

[Roxylox in reply to Against_the_current]

So kind of you

[Hidden]

I will be your friend!

[Against_the_current in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much. I really need it

[Hidden in reply to Against_the_current]

You don't have to thank me.

[coolkitty1934]

the same happened to me...it was a while ago but i still have not gotten over it

[coolkitty1934 in reply to coolkitty1934]

of course for me they didn't say it as nicely as your friend...anyway im still recovering my self esteem and confidence from then

[coolkitty1934 in reply to coolkitty1934]

so you are not alone i know it hurts that feeling where you wonder what you did wrong why did they leave you i understand that feeling all too well but the truth is its not your fault and if they would leave you over something like you struggling from anxiety then they dont deserve to have you anyway

[Against_the_current in reply to coolkitty1934]

Thanks. I'm sorry you're through similar, it's so painful and i can tell you deserve better too

[coolkitty1934 in reply to Against_the_current]

nobody deserves it UwU im here if you need me!

[Against_the_current in reply to coolkitty1934]

Thanks 😭

[coolkitty1934 in reply to Against_the_current]

of course!

[Mrspjsmom]

I have lost friends and family members. They can't deal with my anxiety and depression. But I have become closer to the people who stood by me. You aren't alone.

[Against_the_current in reply to Mrspjsmom]

Thanks. So it's not only me? And there's hope?

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Against_the_current]

It's not only you. There is hope. My best friend and I have been friends for 51 years. She is the one friend who stood by me. She got very ill and was in the hospital for 14 months. Almost died numerous times. Now she suffers from anxiety. I am glad I can help her deal with it.

[Against_the_current in reply to Mrspjsmom]

Amazing story. Hope she's okay

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Against_the_current]

She is. She had quite an ordeal and is on disability now but doing well.

[AdamFCastillo31]

Don't be sad. This isn't your fault but yes it's the anxiety. I know those words hurt you so much and losing a friend is really heartbreaking feeling I can truly understand your pain. Because I had anxiety a few years back so I know how I felt living with it. Most People don't understand that and exactly at this point people started breaking relationships/trying to stay away from people like us ( with Anxiety problems)

[Against_the_current in reply to AdamFCastillo31]

Yeah, they do. I'm feeling so sorry for having these issues and can't help feeling sad