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Keeping up with friends when we're struggling ourselves 💛
Gemma
Community Manager Posts: 1,138 Wise Owl
It can be tough when we feel like our mental health is getting in the way of us spending time with friends.
But sometimes, a friend can be just what's needed to help us feel better. Remember to go easy on yourself, and find what works for you. 💛
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But sometimes, a friend can be just what's needed to help us feel better. Remember to go easy on yourself, and find what works for you. 💛
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Keeping up with friends when you're struggling with your mental health is no easy task. However, most of the time, a friend is just what we need when we're finding things tough.
Friends can...
If your mental health is getting in the way of seeing your friends, you're not alone. This is a problem that sooooo many people face. Here's how to deal with it...
Acceptance
Understand that it's okay to feel the way you do. Accepting your emotions can reduce the pressure and guilt associated with avoiding social interactions.
Take small steps
Start with manageable goals, such as meeting one friend for a short period. Then focus on gradually increasing the duration and number of social interactions over time.
Honesty
Be open about your mental health. How do you think your friends can best support you? Or maybe you just need a good old honest rant about life with someone who gets it.
Schedule downtime
Pencil in some time for you to make sure you feel rested between socialising and avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Find your people
It's quality over quantity, and sometimes spending quality time with a few close friends is much better (and easier) to help manage your mental health.
Text or phone
Socialising doesn't have to be a night out or even a face-to-face catch up. Sometimes, a simple text is all it takes to feel a bit lighter and maintain that connection.
The Mix are here, and so is our inviting and safe community.
Whether you want to browse our discussion boards, check out our articles or join a support group - there's something for you.
Visit themix.org.uk for more
Friends can...
- Help you understand what you're going through
- Distract from your worries
- Making you feel less alone in your journey
- Elevate your mood
- Release stress
If your mental health is getting in the way of seeing your friends, you're not alone. This is a problem that sooooo many people face. Here's how to deal with it...
Acceptance
Understand that it's okay to feel the way you do. Accepting your emotions can reduce the pressure and guilt associated with avoiding social interactions.
Take small steps
Start with manageable goals, such as meeting one friend for a short period. Then focus on gradually increasing the duration and number of social interactions over time.
Honesty
Be open about your mental health. How do you think your friends can best support you? Or maybe you just need a good old honest rant about life with someone who gets it.
Schedule downtime
Pencil in some time for you to make sure you feel rested between socialising and avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Find your people
It's quality over quantity, and sometimes spending quality time with a few close friends is much better (and easier) to help manage your mental health.
Text or phone
Socialising doesn't have to be a night out or even a face-to-face catch up. Sometimes, a simple text is all it takes to feel a bit lighter and maintain that connection.
The Mix are here, and so is our inviting and safe community.
Whether you want to browse our discussion boards, check out our articles or join a support group - there's something for you.
Visit themix.org.uk for more
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