Study: ‘Toxic Friendships’ Can Lead To Serious Health Problems

[casper]

Quote:
"Dr. Yadager said in addition to eating well and exercising, good relationships can be as important.
“This is also part of leading a healthy lifestyle, is to make sure you’re around people who are nurturing and supportive,” Dr. Yadager said.
Dr. Jan Yager who has written about bad friendships said many people don’t make the connection between illness and bad friendships.
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Another problem is that breaking up a toxic friendship can be even harder than leaving a romantic relationship.
Link:
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/04/22/toxic-friendship/

 

[mrelectric91]

I wonder if bad friendships are worse for health than no close friendships at all?

I feel like bad friendships created more physiological stress in me(anxiety attacks etc) than complete loneliness at certain points in my life.