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Losing friends because of covid

Answered 4 years ago

Have just had a full on argument with a friend who is obsessed with all the conspiracy theories out there. I am genuinely concerned for her mental health. All sort of wierd stuff about mass vaccinations and population control, and politician sacrificial murder cults. Do I keep an eye on her or just let her be with her theories?


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4 years ago
Just because someone has different beliefs to you it doesn’t indicate they’re mentally ill. What an egotistical thing to think. I’ve started being skeptic of a lot of things in government myself....especially when you see what leaders have done in the past.

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4 years ago
*skeptical

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4 years ago
Do you believe the earth is flat ? Or vaccines cause autism or government spraying chem trails in the sky ?

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4 years ago
It’s her obsession with it that concerns me. She’s on YouTube all the time and sharing 2-3 times a day on Facebook. And I’m more than happy to have a conversation with someone who has different opinions but she just turned nasty and refused to give any time to any other point of view. She was sarcastic and rude and used my experiences to make mockery. She used her experiences as an example of her opinion yet I couldn’t? That’s just childish.

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4 years ago
^ You sound like a wonderful friend 💕

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4 years ago
Ditch the bitch

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4 years ago
Sounds like she has time to think, and she has her own opinions. Perhaps if you disagree tell her why, discussing ideas instead of gossiping is a sign of intelligence not crazy at all.

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4 years ago
I’d keep an eye out and reach out if you feel it’s needed. Don’t bring up conspiracies or that you’re concerned about her posts or you will push her away. Say something like “hey beautiful, it’s been a rough time lately for everyone and I’m just reaching out to make sure you’re ok? If you need anything please let me know. I’m always happy to listen. Stay safe x”. This is what I’m doing with all my conspiracy theorist friends. It doesn’t bring up the topic to debate and makes sure they know you are there for them without challenging their beliefs. If you try to challenge them you end up going around in circles and ripping your hair out.

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4 years ago
This time is doing crazy shit to people. let it slide

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4 years ago
Agree to disagree. The truth will come out. One of you will have to admit you were wrong. Her mental health is fine. She just has different beliefs

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4 years ago
There's one in every crowd. I'd just watch from afar :)

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4 years ago
Let her be!