[rdgrad15]

Lately I've just been feeling burned out and just basically giving up on people in a way. Not necessarily shutting people out completely or pushing current friends away, but just simply not letting new people get as close to me. Never thought I would say it but I think I've reached a point where I just feel like I have to keep people at a distance to prevent them from hurting me. I am still open to new friendships, but I would definitely want to see them really make more of an effort rather than me all the time. I'm just tired of being hurt by people so so times I feel like keeping them at a distance is the best option. Basically just being even more cautious than I have been in the past. For the last few years, I have gotten more cautious about others, but perhaps I wasn't cautious enough. That's how I feel.

I hear ya. Though I feel more an indifference, I definitely understand how you feel. Been there.

[rdgrad15]

Originally Posted by _nullandvoid_

I hear ya. Though I feel more an indifference, I definitely understand how you feel. Been there.

Same, I am starting to feel more indifferent towards others as well since I know if they get close to me, they will hurt me. Unfortunately that is just how it is. Whether it is intentional or not, everyone hurts others eventually. Although I am more forgiving if it is unintentional. I basically have no more patience for those who do it intentionally.

Originally Posted by rdgrad15

Same, I am starting to feel more indifferent towards others as well since I know if they get close to me, they will hurt me. Unfortunately that is just how it is. Whether it is intentional or not, everyone hurts others eventually. Although I am more forgiving if it is unintentional. I basically have no more patience for those who do it intentionally.

That's understandable. And I think it's good to use caution. There are bad apples in every batch, but it doesn't mean that all are bad.

Still I understand. Sorry I have no advice. I just relate.

[rdgrad15]

Originally Posted by _nullandvoid_

That's understandable. And I think it's good to use caution. There are bad apples in every batch, but it doesn't mean that all are bad.

Still I understand. Sorry I have no advice. I just relate.

Oh it's okay. Yeah I just relate as well. Yeah there are bad apples everywhere. I know there are some good people but I just feel like I have to be extra cautious now.

[tecomsin]

That is how I also feel.

I have had trouble keeping friends and have lost most of my interest in other people too. On the other hand if there was one person I felt really close to that would make a huge difference.

[All Is Revealed]

I understand how you feel about giving up on others. I already have. I was done wasting my time on helping others, and getting nothing in return but drama and problems.

The secret is that we don't have to help everyone. We can choose who should be in our lives, and who needs to go. Your mental health is what matters.