Friending

[bluespirit]

I get too emotional & let things upset me too much. I know that - & that's my issue.
I suffer from depression (I had to give up a job I loved because of it) & have to be really careful to insulate myself as best I can from things that will upset me. Some people may think that's cowardly but it's a coping mechanism.
I think I'm going to have to spend less time online & use that time for other things.
If we've grown apart (fandoms/interests change - it happens) or you're only here for certain media posts I might make & those posts may now be ending or you really only want to read my fic or look at my art (it's all posted to my archiving lj: starshinedreams) or for any other reason - then please don't worry about removing me from your flist.
The whole word 'friending' (or 'defriending') is such an emotional minefield but think of it as a reading list. If you want to take me off your reading list then I won't be offended. In a similar way I think I have to make some cuts to my own reading list in the next few days - nothing drastic but just to give me some breathing room.

*hugs*

Comments

[oran.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Dunno if you saw my post about the recent idiocy or not, but I suspect reasonableness is, as usual, in short supply. As someone has already said, something big is ending and emotions are running way too high. I hope we will always have things in common, being the doggie people we are. I admit my own on line time is sporadic at best due to that thing called work and life in general, but I understand the need to step back deliberately sometimes too.

*more hugs and kisses for Buddy too* Love O. xx

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

Thanks, O & I enjoy your posts (whenever you can make them) - I love hearing about your boys, especially. ♥
*cuddles for the pups*

I think I've just shocked myself with how much I let things get to me. I'm not leaving fandom or lj or anything that dramatic - but I'm going to step back a little & just concentrate on writing, etc & hopefully get back some of the joy.
*hugs*