I have a great support network but need to be really aware when I am oversharing with people. I can really upset some of them, especially when I am suicidal. I have a support group I go to where I can share the more scary details, and then I have my group of friends. Its strange though, my friends these days are all separate from each other. I used to be part of a group of friends but now I have a lot of friends that dont know each other. Im not sure if that is just a moving to the big city type thing or what.
I have to be aware of my relationships at work. Last week there was a lot of upheaval but because I am used to communicating online I didnt even know people were getting upset. The older generation at my work place does not understand how the "online" community can communicate. So no more messages to them from hospital. I'll just put it down to me being unstable that they misunderstood me and we'll all move on. Easier to take the blame in that kind of situation.
I have a great support network online too. Lots of people to talk to. You need to have people in your "real life" too and when Im ill it is so easy to neglect those "real life" relationships because online is so much easier. Just need to remember that myself and although it is hard to do, it is vital. To have good friends, you need to be a good friend.
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