RULE 8
Seek out support
The resilient among us are much more likely to be surrounded by a good support network. This may or may not include professional help but will certainly involve friends or family who genuinely want to help you overcome your problems. That’s not enough in itself though – they have to be reasonably good at it. Some people, bless ’em, are always saying the wrong thing even when they’re trying to help. However much of a friend these people are when things are going well, make life easier for yourself by quietly steering clear of them when times are tough. Think about which friends you want around you and which you don’t.
And think about the kind of help you need. Support from friends isn’t something you just have to suck ...
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