Three or four days ago one of my friends tried to take their life. Made an attempt at least. And they live chatted the whole thing with me. Was very dramatic. Traumatizing even. I've decided to break contact with that friend. I just can't go through it again. They reached out today asking why I've broken contact and I explained to them i just can't do it again. And I'm feeling bad about it, but I don't see a way to re-engage, I'll just constantly be worried about their behavior, and safety, I don't want to get drawn into the next event. So this is weighing on my mind

[–] dandroid@dandroid.app 3 points 2 years ago

Sometimes you have to do what's best for you. It's not always easy, and sometimes it's not what's best for other people. But sometimes you must prioritize your own mental health. It's not your responsibility to be there for everyone at the expense of yourself.

Also, I recommend seeing therapy after traumatic events like these. My wife had PTSD from a traumatic health event, and it was fucking awful.

[–] Blaze@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 years ago

Sorry to hear...

[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

I did this. Got pulled into a friend's attempt then cut ties. It was better for my mental health.

And now, twenty years later, she's fine. Married with kids. And I'm fine not having to had to deal with her nonsense at the time. It'll be fine.