You say that when you love someone you don't cut them out of your life...that's just not true. I have had toxic family members that, while I love them, for my own care and well-being, I can't be around them very much or at all.

She cares for you, but she has to put her own well-being first. She has tried to support you, but it clearly was taking a toll on her mentally, so she needs a break or time away to recharge and do her own self-care. I feel it's unfair to fault her for doing her own self-care when you openly say that her mental health issues are worse than yours.

It's disappointing when people need space, but you yourself said you weren't being supportive of her. What kind of friendship is that, where she's been very supportive and helpful to you, and when she starts to do well you return her friendship with insincere support and jealousy?

I think you need to re-evaluate what friendship truly is. Friends aren't just people who give and give and support you. It's a two-way street. You lift each other up. And you weren't doing any lifting.

Give her a few weeks, then you may reach out and I would suggest start by apologizing for being negative towards her and letting her know that you do care and support her. You may be able to salvage the friendship, if that's what you want.

I hope this helps put things in perspective.

Seesaw