I have mental health problems- this has been on and off. I don't normally talk about them but recently I've tried to be more open with close friends. 3 weeks ago I had a relapse and hit rock bottom- I had lots of thoughts of ending my own life. I've been put on antidepressants and things are slowly getting better but I'm still quite fragile.
I reached out to my two closest friends (or so I thought). I wasn't asking for anything in particular just telling them that this was going on. One didn't acknowledge it at all- said absolutely nothing and ignored my message.
This friend has had her own mental health problems in the past.
I saw the friend earlier this week having heard nothing from her and she was very awkward around me and the conversation was very strained. She made references to the content of my medssgr (so I know for a fact that it's been seen by her) but didn't ask how my medication is, how I'm doing or apologise for not replying to my original message.
I'm upset and angry but, as she herself has had mental problems and may be going through a tough time (she hasn't told me but has hinted as such to our other friend apparently) I don't want to make a big thing and make her feel bad.
I vented this all to DP and he thinks I should be the bigger person and message her to see how she is and to arrange a lunch date this weekend as a supportive friend.
I don't want to. I think she's been selfish and I'm quite hurt. AIBU?
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coralpig · 17/03/2016 20:57
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