Set boundaries for the sake of mental health

*Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor and cannot give medical advice nor is it my intention to do so. If you're dealing with mental health issues, please contact your doctor.

Mental health is a big deal nowadays, or I should say, a big talking point. And it should be. But it's getting more difficult everyday to maintain a sense of equilibrium--mental calm.

Sometimes one even has to distance themself from a person or two in their social sphere for the sake of mental health.

Is there anything wrong with that? 

I don't think so.

If a person is manipulative, goes off with little to no provocation, and has very little empathy for others, then maybe it's time to consider distance. And if that can't be done completely, having minimal contact with that person would be the next best thing.

I rencently went almost two weeks with little contact with someone who has demeaned, insulted, and humiliated me for years. Unfortunately, I can't completely cut this person out of my life, but I can minimize the amount of time I spend with them. But I've decided to set some healthy boundaries. I will walk away if they try to fall back --no doubt they will--into that damaging behavior with me again.

During that almost two weeks, I was calm, at peace, and could breathe normally. Being calm, at peace, and breathing normally are extremely important for good mental health. I highly recommend them.