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ck27New Contributor
I just realised how much of a horrible person I’ve been to those around me. I’ve lost friends, family, and even have had support cut down from services like my gp clinic. I just feel awful. My best friend won’t speak to me at all. My new friends learn quickly they can’t depend on me. The only people that stick around me are those with low self esteem.
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FriendlyflutterSenior Contributor
Hi @ck27
Losing people around is a horrible feeling, i hope that you find the forums a great place to connect with other members, share stories and ideas, and find the support and connection you deserve.
Feel free to Introduce yourself here if you haven’t already!
We look forward to seeing you around on the forums!
In response to: Feel awful
Ru-beeModerator
Hi @ck27
It sounds as though this has been a really powerful realisation for you. There are many reasons why we might push others away or treat them poorly, and coming to realise that you have been behaving like this is a big step in starting to understand why. Becoming aware might not solve the issue, but it does take a really big step towards it - we can't change what we're not aware of.
So I guess the question is where do you want to go from here?
Ps welcome to the forums
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