Hi @Daffodil_Koala , welcome to the ReachOut forums! It’s really nice to have you here, and I want to thank you for sharing a little bit about your story with us 😊
It sounds like things are really tough at the moment. I am sorry to hear that your friend hasn't shown his support since you've reached out to him about your mental health struggles. As you mention he has become your emotional anchor, I imagine that not receiving the support from him at a time you really need it has made things feel even more heavy and harder to cope with.
Does your friend know how he has made you feel? By the way you speak of your friendship it sounds like you have built a strong relationship, where you have both been mutually supportive towards one another. I am also curious to understand why we might be having a hard time supporting you. I am wonder if having a conversation around this could be mutually beneficial for the both of you? We have an article that shares tips on how to tell your friend they’ve hurt you, which could help you to navigate a conversation with him about things.
Do you have any other supportive people in your life at the moment who you can talk to about things? If you’re ever wanting to talk to someone, helplines such as Lifeline and BeyondBlue are services you can reach out to. Both of these services have phone and chat services available 24/7 if you are interested. Some university's offer emotional/mental support services to students, which might also be worth looking into.
Apart from leaning in on your emotional support people, have you found any other coping strategies to help you to get through the day? We have some ideas for coping strategies here and here, in case you’re looking to find some new ways of coping with things. But I'd love to hear the kinds of strategies that work for you 😊
Thanks again for joining us here. The Online Community are all here for you 💛
