i thought she would have more empathy or understand cuz smt mentally challenging just happened to her recently and i was there for her when she needed it. i told her i feel like i might have anxiety as i have all the symtomps and i just havent been feeling great recently, i probs had undiagnosed depression and tried to kms before but i chickened out. felt ■■■■■■■ speechless at how she just said No you dont. like wtf?? thanks lols.
Sorry what does kms mean?
Hey @user1597 , thank you for sharing. It must have really felt terrible for your best friend to dismiss your feelings, especially when you were there for her when she needed help. Based on what you mentioned, it seems like your friend might not have done it intentionally as she might have not felt the best on that day. I still acknowledge how hurtful her actions were towards you. I am not a professional but here are some hotlines you may contact if you wish to speak to someone! I hope things get better for you!
SOS 24-Hour hotline (1-767)
IMH Hotline (6389-2222)
TOUCHLINE (1800-377-2252)
Use ur school counsellor. Open to chat too. Ive attempted b4 n became dumb for 1 year, so u better dont
@user1597 It sounds like you’re feeling hurt and let down by her reaction, and that’s totally valid. Opening up about something so heavy, especially your struggles with anxiety takes a lot of courage. For her to respond with “No, you don’t” must have felt dismissive and invalidating, especially when you were hoping she’d understand, given what she’s gone through.
Could it be possible that she didn’t know how to handle the situation or didn’t realise the depth of what you were sharing. If this is the first time you’ve talked about this with her, she might not know how to respond or might even be overwhelmed herself. That doesn’t make her response okay, but it might help explain why it came across the way it did.
You deserve support and understanding, and I’m sorry you didn’t get that from her in that moment. It might be worth having another conversation with her when you feel ready, letting her know how her response made you feel and why it’s important for you to feel heard. Concurrently, it might be helpful to lean on others who can offer you the empathy and support you need right now, whether that’s friends, family, or even a professional.