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I'm starting to feel like a friend of convenience for my best friend. we have known each other for ten years, and we can go a while without talking and everything was fine, thats normal for us since im homebound most of the time. She's busy and I completely understand that she has a life and other friends and responsibilities, but I'm always there for her when she needs it. every. time. For 10 years, if she needed me I was there. through depression, a pregnancy scare, everything! the one time I needed her she wasn't there. and I haven't heard from her since (it's been about 3 weeks). I know she is doing fine since she posted photos with her boyfriend just yesterday. she said sorry for ignoring me the day she was supposed to come over (3 weeks ago ish) and help with something important, that she wanted to make it up to me. I told her it's fine and there was no need since I get life can be a lot but I said i was mad for a bit because she left me hanging when I needed her most. I didn't hear back for a week, so I figured she was probably going through something and waited, texting about something else entirely. still nothing. another 2 weeks, I texted again a few days ago. asking if she's mad at me for something. no response. no idea what she could be mad at me for though. then she posts on her socials, happy as can be. I just feel left behind, anxious, depressed, angry, desperate and alone. I'm tired of being a second or third choice. But she's really the only friend I've ever had that stayed by my side even after my chronic illness started. I don't know what to do. am i the problem?
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Anxiety (Including GAD)
Chronic Migraine
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Depression
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Hey! I also have autism, chronic migraine, anxiety & depression. I can really relate to what you said. I’ve been through something very similar. I felt like I had to keep our friendship from falling apart and if not I would lose the only friend I have. It’s scary. You feel so broken-hearted, like your a burden. But I promise you are far from that and you are definitely not the problem here. You are trying your best and your best is enough. Don’t put pressure on yourself. You don’t deserve to be treated badly. You deserve care and love. She doesn’t sound like a true friend, so maybe distance yourself from her. If you feel like you’re responsible, step back. Make choices that are good for your mental health. Don’t let those bad feelings win. You are so strong, you are victorious. Do what’s best for you and know that is enough. You are enough. You’re not a burden—you’ve made people’s lives better. And if someone doesn’t see that, then they’re not worth it. Whatever happens I hope that things work out. I am here if you need a friend. You’re doing amazing ❤️
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Firstly I'm sorry that's happening to you I actually understand what that's like. Secondly, that's not your fault in the slightest. You've been there for her through everything no matter what and she should be doing the same for you no matter what. If she really was your best friend then she wouldn't be treating you like this. You deserve to be treated better.
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