Advice needed: How do I quit ties with a toxic online friend group? - Page 2

Just block all of them

Not able to understand your situation very well.

If this group is draining your energy, you should keep distance from it as much a possible if you can't totally get rid of that.

Leave the group, delete the account even if you have to. Nothing is more important than your mental health, if it’s affecting you and draining your energy, it’s not worth your time. Instead invest the time in things you like and people you truly connect with( like your family and close) when you start doing things that bring you joy, you’d automatically start disconnecting from that group.

I can understand where you are coming from. I faced a similar thing the previous year not due to online activities though. But I understand anonymity provides a lot of freedom to people to speak whatever and get away with it. They think it's cool to harass somebody. But it's not. They don't realize how deeply they can affect someone. Internet bullying is a serious issue. Also tech addiction .

Now coming to your problem start by muting/blocking the group. Gather up your will and do it. After that, you should try and take professional help. It helps trust me. Talk to someone . Tell them about your situation. Tell them that you want to seek professional help

You know the answer, just leave.

Originally posted by: DetachednNumb

This is a personal problem and I'm seeking advice because this has been bothering me for a year now. This seems like a nice place with level headed members so thought I'd post here. Please, do not read further if you don't want to contribute to personal issues of someone. Thank you :)

They are not toxic in the traditional sense, but they overshare, mock other members often who post in the group and over indulge in the hobby group. It all seems a bit overwhelming to be honest. I had left once before but found myself joining the group chat again. This is on a very popular social networking site that rhymes with Feta. My mental and physical health is at an all time low. I kinda feel that getting away from them would further damage me as I would feel hollow and would miss the chat. But also I'm not getting anything done in real life due to the chat and it's eroding my self esteem. Getting off the chat would further complicate the situation as I wouldn't want using the site anytime after this, so just direct deletion? Advice needed! How do I get away?

PLUS Delete As soon as you can, erase the password and all traces of your identity there, then give your self a time frame, say a week that you are not allowed to even open to read comments, and start extending it. Places that are toxic are not good for you, so if you recognize that this place is toxic for you, then you have to value yourself and value where you spend your time and energy, so that your take away from it is easy and stress free entertainment, not garbage or baggage that weights you down or causes you pressure.

Quit the groupchat or delete the app from your phone

Originally posted by: TheMinion

Not toxic in a traditional sense, members mocking other posters - sounds very much like Bollywood forum.

Also, I wonder what made you think members here are level headed 😆

On a serious note - count to 10 every time you feel like opening the chat and after that distract yourself.

This was a lot more toxic, because comments on posters appearance were being passed on because most posted using original profiles. And a whole lot of oversharing and bullying. I don't know how I survived.

By the responses I got, I'd say people here are level headed. Of course, there are the occasional trolls here but nothing of the sort you can't handle.

Thanks for the advice though.

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

- Try to find distractions. Read a book, pick up a hobby, find something distracting. For some, you may need to find a physical activity to prevent you from going to your phone.

- Escape in nature. Go on walks, hikes, or read a book outdoors and leave your phone at home.

- Delete apps from your phone and tablets. Use them once a day/once a week from desktop only

- It is never easy to restore mental health or quit toxic habits. Most of us are not professionals and our advice may not be suitable for you. Try to find a therapist who can help you and give you the tools you need to suit your lifestyle and personality.

Thank you. This was very helpful. I'm working on finding a therapist.

Originally posted by: EXOL

Leave it asap. Trust me when you leave such a place you will find better things which you dint notice before or even new online friends. Your worry is you will be missing out but nope u will be only missing the stress which it causes and that's a positive thing. This kind of stress is not worth it. Personally, I am not big fan of GC's on any social media platform . Sooner or later it gets ugly . so my advice is stay away from any kind of GC's. there are ample amount of discussions on websites like reddit. u can try that. dont delete the app either. It will increase ur FOMO.

Good luck .

ETA : I left such a bunch of toxic friends and man that was the best decision ...the kind of happiness it brings is amazing so u also do it.

Yes, I resonate so much with what you said. Thanks!