Removing yourself from toxic people

[SusieTrevelyan]

Hi Everyone, Just to let you know the relief I am feeling after removing myself from 2 toxic social friends I had. The first was so controlling you came away feeling like a squeezed lemon and the second one always had to be the centre of attention and the best at everything allowing no room for the rest of us to share our experiences. Well, I have removed myself from both social groups where they ruled and have met some lovely new people. I feel so relaxed and happy as both these people were starting to cause me stress and anxiety as I am not a 'fighter'.

A very late reply, but good for you. It’s draining spending time with people like that and really, life is too short.

I wish I had done this years ago , listened to my gut feelings about people despite being told it's in my head . I would have saved my self so much heartache.

Having walked away from a situation which resulted in me feeling used and with very low self esteem I can relate to the relief felt.

I know very well I did not deserve to be snapped at, used and have my character attacked. I now feel free, with a recovered sense of worth now I'm away from the toxic negativity of a controlling disturbed individual.

I think we know now who, why and how to avoid people who suck the joy of life from us.

i'm on the process of this right
now with a girl i didn't like from the start, let others change my
mind to hang out with her even tho i still in my gut i had reservations. she's now trying to dictate a whole lot of crap to us as a group and people are starting to see what i saw ages
ago. i'm done with her with the socialising and it feels fab to show her that she can dictate to others but she won't be doing it to me. . still have to work with her tho. bla.

My mantra,avoid arseholes like the plague… it works

Love this! I’ve done the same but can be hard with a few who are woven into routines and groups you can’t avoid! 🙄