Some advice?

[Amasov]

I hope no one minds if I bend their ears tonight.

Not sure why this is happening, but I've been sort of fighting this irrational fear of losing a friend of mine. It rears its ugly head at me every once and a while, but not constantly. I'm really not sure where this comes from; it's almost crippling at times. Nothing ever suggests that what I'm thinking is true. Ever. This friend of mine has been my best friend for quite some time.

I'm just someone who worries a lot and has always been slightly fearful that some things I say or do may come out the wrong way; it's anxiety. I don't normally compliment myself, but I just have to say that I think I have ALWAYS been a good friend to whoever I consider one. always been loyal, forgiving, you name it.

I know I haven't really given much, but any thoughts? Am I just losing my mind?

 

[Ashu]

If you're anything like me, and it sounds like there are similarities (at least with the constant worrying about things i probably have nothing to worry about), than you probably are just over thinking it, at least a bit anyways.

But really the best route if you're really concerned is to discuss it with them to make sure everything is okay.

 

[MacLeod]

I'd echo what Ashu's said. We can from time to time worrying too much about things we have no control over, expect the worst etc.. Overthink things. I try not to worry about things beyond my control but I do have a tendancy to over think things and except negative outcomes.

 

[Gotham Central]

I hope no one minds if I bend their ears tonight.

Not sure why this is happening, but I've been sort of fighting this irrational fear of losing a friend of mine. It rears its ugly head at me every once and a while, but not constantly. I'm really not sure where this comes from; it's almost crippling at times. Nothing ever suggests that what I'm thinking is true. Ever. This friend of mine has been my best friend for quite some time.

I'm just someone who worries a lot and has always been slightly fearful that some things I say or do may come out the wrong way; it's anxiety. I don't normally compliment myself, but I just have to say that I think I have ALWAYS been a good friend to whoever I consider one. always been loyal, forgiving, you name it.

I know I haven't really given much, but any thoughts? Am I just losing my mind?

Has anything changed in your relationship with this friend? Have you always felt this way with them or is this a recent development?

 

[Amasov]

I hope no one minds if I bend their ears tonight.

Not sure why this is happening, but I've been sort of fighting this irrational fear of losing a friend of mine. It rears its ugly head at me every once and a while, but not constantly. I'm really not sure where this comes from; it's almost crippling at times. Nothing ever suggests that what I'm thinking is true. Ever. This friend of mine has been my best friend for quite some time.

I'm just someone who worries a lot and has always been slightly fearful that some things I say or do may come out the wrong way; it's anxiety. I don't normally compliment myself, but I just have to say that I think I have ALWAYS been a good friend to whoever I consider one. always been loyal, forgiving, you name it.

I know I haven't really given much, but any thoughts? Am I just losing my mind?

Has anything changed in your relationship with this friend? Have you always felt this way with them or is this a recent development?

Nothing has changed whatsoever. This is more recent.

 

[maneth]

That's a tough one. What makes you feel like there's a chance you might lose this friend? Have you talked to him/her about your fears at all? Sometimes anxious people can come across as clingy and demanding, which might provoke a less anxious person to try and keep their distance a bit.

 

[Agony_Boothb]

It might be an irrational fear, but just because it's irrational doesn't lessen it's impact or make the way you feel invalid. I'm pretty sutre everyone feels like this at some point, i know i sure do.

You're worried because you really value this person. At the same time if you don't have a lot of friends, the value of this friend may be intensified slightly.

I would recommend making some new friends or reenforcing any existing friendship you have that may not be as strong as they could be. I think by enlargening your circle of friends, it will lessen your worry that you might lose this friend. Whilst it will suck if you do lose this friend you will have others to turn to.

Hope this helps

 

[Amasov]

I think part of it just has to do with when I'm hanging out with no one else around, it allows the mind to wander a bit. It's really hard to not think about this. I fear that it could become a self-fulfilling prophecy.