Some people are selfish

I'd love to tell you that as you get older life becomes less complicated and stressful, but no, in fact it becomes even more complicated and the issues you deal with tend to be a little more serious and life changing. Suffering with anxiety or depression adds a whole new level of complication. 

You do also have the standard rubbish that you think would dissipate with your school years, but some people never grow up. Long story short, some people are extremely self absorbed and selfish and their problems are the only thing that matters to them and trying to get any sort of sympathy is like drawing water from stone. They wont see it that way either but sadly you cant change some people. 

Surround yourself with people who make you feel good and make you feel like you can deal with anything. This isn't always entirely possible but on the whole you can make your life a lot easier by following this rule. When you are going through hard times, you need support. Being with non-supportive people wont do anything to help you. I can say this from experience.  

When you are going through something really tough, just think about all the positives and small victories you've made so far today. Focus on YOUR life and YOUR problems. Its very easy to get bogged down with loads of other rubbish which quite frankly isn't something you should be trying to manage as well as your own things. 

These people and situations are a part of life and another obstacle for you to try and hurdle. You cant always avoid these people but you can try to not worry about what they think and let them burden you with additional worry. 

If you can try to see the "bigger picture" (not always easy), they will just be a small part of your life, they don't define you and they wont stop you from fighting this daily battle! And you will win! 

Stay Strong 

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