Is it normal to get stressed and worried over other people's problems?

Every time ANY of my friends is upset about something, I immediately get just as upset and worried about it as they do.

If they are stressed about money, for example, I become stressed about their money.

If a friend is in a bad mood, I assume responsibility for it and worry that it's my fault.

All kinds of stuff like that.

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Comments ( 9 )
  • Musickid203

    You're a nice person who cares about everyone else. I wish more people were like you

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    • DogTown13

      Hey, thanks.

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  • somerandomblonde

    It means you are a caring person, and as such it is normal to be affected when people you love are struggling with something. It is not, however, healthy. You will find yourself stressed about things that you probably can do nothing about. It's normal to care, just try not to care too much. Lend a hand, be supportive, but don't let others' misfortunes get to you so much, or you'll end up feeling miserable and probably have a breakdown because of things that have nothing to do with your own personal life.

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    • DogTown13

      Thank you, that's one of the first and only friendly and thoughtful responses I've gotten on this site.

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      • somerandomblonde

        Well, unlike most people, I came here to help :) And I hope I did!

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        • DogTown13

          You did help! Most people are on here to argue haha

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  • Terence_the_viking

    No i have enough problems of my own to worry about others.

    It ain't worth the stress bags.

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  • RoseIsabella

    You sound like you're struggling with Codependency to me.

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  • kkisawesome

    U must care too much that's good

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