This might be a hot take but shouldn& #39;t be.

Yes, streamers aren& #39;t therapists, but can we also raise awareness that viewers shouldn& #39;t be coming to people they barely know to dump their emotional needs?

The boundary works both ways. Always ask before you unload your problems.

I wanted to clarify. This tweet is about consent. If someone didn& #39;t give you consent to tell them your issues, it& #39;s not fair to expect them to listen to you. You don& #39;t know what THEY are dealing with and they might not be prepared. If someone WANTS to offer empathy, then go ahead

This is why I push mental health first aid. To protect those who come to us as well as ourselves from harmful attempts to help. Our system is broken, that& #39;s why people come to us when they& #39;re unwell. It& #39;s important to know next steps and how to be safe for both parties.

If you are reading this and feel pain from loneliness or mental health issues, "don& #39;t dump on your friends" doesn& #39;t mean "suffer alone". You are not alone. There are some amazing resources out there. I have been compiling them for 3 years here:
https://mxiety.com/prof-resources ">https://mxiety.com/prof-reso... #bethelight