5 Signs Your Friend Is Destroying Your Mental Health

If you've clicked on this video , there's most likely a friend or two in your life that you're wondering about , maybe you're worried they may be toxic but you're not 100% sure .

It can be challenging to navigate the fine line between giving someone the benefit of the doubt and recognizing when it poses a genuine threat to your mental health .

This is why we want to give you six warning signs of a toxic relationship .

Before we begin , we want to disclose that toxic and abusive friendships are two different things .

If you believe your friendship has become abusive in any way , it's time to make an exit plan as soon as possible .

Urges psychologist Afshan Mohamed Ali .

Just kidding .

Real friends are your forever cheerleaders .

They want to build you up and make you feel good about yourself .

Toxic friends .

However , tease and insult you on the regular , they may tell you they're just kidding .

But if they don't change their behavior when they learn , it hurts your feelings .

It's a friendship red flag one .

It all , there's a difference between being super close to your BFF and feeling like they're trying to glue themselves to you , a toxic friend can be someone who wants all of your attention .

All of the time .

These friends call you and text you without a break and require you to always respond immediately .

If you try to pull away from a friend like this , they can even create fake crises to obtain your urgent support .

Explains , therapist , Nicole ARS conditions attached according to psychologist Dr Carlson , a friendship that is conditional which means that it's based on you doing certain things , wearing certain things or being a certain way can be destructive .

Cue .

The infamous line from mean girls , you can't sit with us unless you wear pink toxic friendships have this way of making you question yourself and compromise who you are to fit in immediately selected .

You know , the movie where it's the main character's first day at their new school and the villain picks them out of the crowd and befriends them immediately telling them everything they'll want to hear because they're on a mission to befriend them quickly because they have ulterior motives of their own .

Someone who latches on to you and tries to become your BFF with urgency is a red flag .

Explains .

Counselor Suzanne de White tread lightly as they might think you'll be able to get them a job connection invitation or entry to something they couldn't get on their own healthy friendships feel organic , whereas something forced could be toxic .

A game to be won , be wary of the friend who makes snarky comments when you share your accomplishments or good news to psychotherapist Courtney Laau .

Ever notice that your friend is happiest when they feel on top you can be satisfied but never as happy as them .

You can get a good grade , but it has to be lower than theirs .

Would you be scared to tell them if you got your dream job ?

Real friends are thrilled about your happiness and success .

That doesn't mean they won't ever get jealous .

They're only human , but even if they're jealous , they're still genuinely happy for you to know if there's hope for your friendship , your friend should demonstrate that they're open to discussing how to make things better and genuinely change .

Says forensic neuropsychologist , Dr Judy , hell , but if your friend blames you for their behavior or is defensive , it may be time to start distancing yourself from them .

Friendship breakups can be devastating but sometimes necessary .

Plus chances are you've yet to meet all of your friends that you'll have in this lifetime , which can be a comforting thought .

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And if no one else has told you today , I wants you to know that he's proud of you .