How to Deal with Toxic Friends, Stop Overthinking & School Stress

Описание: If you’re trying to figure out how to deal with toxic friends, stop overthinking everything, and handle school stress without feeling emotionally drained, this conversation is for you. We break down toxic friends, friendship advice, overthinking, school burnout, anxiety help, and emotional health in young adult life.
In this episode, we talk about toxic friendships, feeling like the backup friend, friendship struggles, school stress, anxiety thoughts, and how to recognize when a friendship is affecting your mental health. We discuss how to leave a toxic friend group, how to stop overthinking cycles, how to protect yourself worth, and how to manage school burnout in a healthier way.
If you’re navigating high school and early college pressure life, dealing with school stress, struggling with anxiety help, or questioning whether a friendship is draining you, this episode offers real mental health talk and practical clarity.
Start with this episode, then watch our Anxiety and overthinking videos to understand how these patterns connect

💓 Let’s Feel Better!!💓

✨LOVE, ✨ Ashlyn 💋and Kensington💝

CLICKABLE YOUTUBE CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome to Our Live Mental Health Q&A
01:02 How to Manage Mental Health + School Without Burning Out
03:05 How to Stop School Stress From Affecting Your Mood
05:10 Burnout & Overload: What to Do When You're Overwhelmed
08:35 Feeling “Too Sensitive”? How to Handle Change & New Information
12:00 Chronic Overthinking & Taking Things Personally
13:20 Trauma From a Previous School – How to Let It Go
15:30 How Social Media Affects Your Mental Health- Doom Scrolling
20:30 The Pressure to Be Perfect (Perfectionism Explained)
23:10 Balancing Good Grades + A Social Life
26:05 Signs a Friendship Is Becoming Toxic
28:00 What to Do If You’re the “Backup Friend”
29:30 Toxic Friend in Your Main Friend Group (Without Causing Drama)
31:05 How to Handle Confrontation With Friends
33:20 Finding the Right Crowd in School
35:00 How to Leave a Toxic Friend Group
36:15 Mixed Signals & Overthinking in Situationships
38:45 Getting Over Someone You Never Officially Dated
43:05 Why You Still Blame Yourself After a Breakup
45:00 How to Talk to Your Parents About Personal Things

CALL TO ACTION: Be honest -does this friend drain you or are you overthinking? Drop one word that describes this friendship. If this hit, watch our burnout episode next.
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LIFELINE SOURCES
• Lifeline network: Available 24/7, call or text 988, or chat at https://988lifeline.org/
• Teen/Youth Help Line: Available 24/7, call 360-586-2777 to talk about peer pressure, bullying, depression, and more. https://crisis-clinic.org/youthhelpline/
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 https://www.crisistextline.org/
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth): (866) 488-7386 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Text: ‘START’ to 678-678 for support
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or text 988 https://988lifeline.org/

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DISCLAIMER:
This podcast is produced by “Manor House Entertainment Inc.” (MHE) and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. MHE productions and its hosts Ash and Kens are not licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, or medical professionals; they share personal experiences, opinions, and suggestions as friends, not as experts. This podcast and its “CONTENT” (including podcast episodes, linked materials, emails, social media posts, and comments) is not intended as a substitute for advice by a physician, professional coach, or other qualified professional diagnosis, or treatment. Some episodes may cover mature and sensitive topics, including mental health challenges, self-harm, suicide, and sexual content. Listener discretion is advised, particularly for younger audiences. We encourage parents and guardians to be aware of these discussions and foster open conversations. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek guidance from a qualified mental health professional or trusted person. Again, Call 988 for immediate help. For our LGBTQ friends please reach out to the Trevor Project. By accessing or engaging with Let’s Talk About It KA’s content you agree to do so voluntarily and release MHE Productions, its hosts, and affiliates from any and all legal claims related to the content.

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