Why do people only talk about their problems?

It could be someone with a narcissistic personality disorder or merely someone with narcissistic tendencies. Your “radio” friends may or may not be narcissists. In fact, they could have very low self-esteem and still talk too much about themselves and their problems.

How do you talk to a friend about their problems?

Possible responses:

1. Let your friend share as much or as little as they want to.
2. Make it clear that you don’t blame them for their problems. Be non-judgmental.
3. Try not to assume you know what’s wrong.
4. Ask questions to help you both have a better understanding about what they are going through.

How do you deal with overwhelming friends?

Strategies for Success

1. Set limits. You can say no lovingly but succinctly, says Orloff in Emotional Freedom: “Something on the order of, ‘You’re my friend and I love you, but I’m going alone/with Mary this time.
2. Suggest alternatives.
3. Remember the good.
4. Rehearse.
5. “Retrain” your friend.
6. Be good to yourself.

How do you know if your friend needs help?

Signs that someone should seek help:

1. Struggling to work, parent or keep up at home.
2. Unable to handle stress with normal coping strategies.
3. Difficulty maintaining a healthy appetite or experiencing significant weight loss.
4. Using drugs or alcohol to cope.
5. Engaging in risk-taking behaviors.
6. Unable to focus.
7. Sleeplessness.

Why is it hard to talk to people about my feelings?

It can be hard to talk to people about how you feel. You may be worried that they won’t take your feelings seriously. You may also be worried about what will happen after you tell them your problems. If you think you don’t know anyone who will listen, you can call a confidential counselling service.

What if I can’t talk to anyone about my problems?

If you don’t think you can discuss the problem with anyone you know, you can call a confidential telephone counselling service. It can be hard to talk to people about how you feel. You may be worried that they won’t take your feelings seriously. You may also be worried about what will happen after you tell them your problems.

How to have a conversation with a friend about a problem?

Another guideline for having a conversation about a problem is to avoid accusations such as, “You always do all the talking”, or “You never listen to me”. Always and never are bad ways to describe something, and it’s more likely to make your friend defensive.

How to talk to a friend about a bad relationship?

That way your friend doesn’t believe you’re implying that the relationship is all bad. It also reminds you both why the relationship is worth saving. Another guideline for having a conversation about a problem is to avoid accusations such as, “You always do all the talking”, or “You never listen to me”.