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Originally Posted by Edda
I agree with the previous poster. People rely on you for a reason. If you no longer wish to support them, just be honest about it. It is awful being cared about and then all of a sudden being ignored with no explanation whatsoever. I believe it is not fair on them.
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I never asked for this and honestly can not handle it. I never said to the coworker who got laid off to text me 24/7 and then go off her meds without medical approval. I didn't tell the obsessively clingy friend to glue herself to my side and talk non-stop, and refuse to get her crippling anxiety treated. I did not sign up for nor on for this and I really resent the guilt trip here. I can not make someone else get help or follow medical advice. I will not and should not have to be the sole support for these individuals when I am unable to do so.
I asked for ideas to help setting reasonable limits so I don't feel constantly barragged, bombarded and ready to chuck my cell phone into the nearest body of water. I have made it very clear to both that they need professional help which I am not qualified to provide. Neither will do so now I need to protect MY sanity because neither meets the criteria for any kind of involuntary assessment.
I have made reasonable offers to all concerned to get help they need but I flag out refuse to have someone unwilling to get help drag me down with them.