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Atention seeker? or something actually wrong?

okay so I have this frind whos a real drama queen and likes to let everyone know that she has a sad and depressing life(which she doesnt) and stuff like that, she started “ not eating” and now shes shaking her leg under the table like constanly but she started doing loads when a teacher said something to her about it ! its so frustrating because there are people at are school who actually need help and need to talk to teachers .

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Answer #1

People who crave attention - are messed up in a way, one way or another. They are either lacking the attention that they need, which can cause phsycological issues and irrational behavior, or her problems that she is saying - are real. Either way be a good friend and try and help her and talk to her about things.

Answer #2

How can you judge who “really needs help”? Her behaviors show that she needs help too… I know attention seeking can be frustrating, and people tend to ignore it because it’s like all the person wants is an ego boost, but attention seekers have troubles too… just because they’re externalizing whatever is wrong with them doesnt make their troubles any less real…

Answer #3

When she starts talking about the bad stuff, try bringing up the good thing sin her life. Does she get attention at home? She may be craving in other places if she doesn’t get enough from her family. She just may need that little boost of what is good in her life, like a good friend in you.

Answer #4

she might actually be messed up. if she never got enough attention she know wants it really bad. if she always gets what she want could be another reason. I know I was like that, but I figured out what I was doing and I know that there are others who need more help. I now have a depression disorder and don’t want to tell anyone about it or do anything about it cause how I was when I thought I needed attention. Just make her feel like she’s an important friend. not saying it’s going to work, but it may help a lot. good luck.

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