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

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 listen to our Anxiety and overthinking episodes to understand how these patterns connect 💓 Let’s Feel Better!!💓 ✨LOVE, ✨ Ashlyn 💋and Kensington💝   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/   Follow Us: Instagram: @ashlynandkensington  @ashlynarnold_ @heykensington TikTok:  @ashlynandkensington   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 Ashlyn and Kensington 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 We'll Get Better or Let’s Talk About It 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.