Article: Though your needy friend has likely taken a lot of your focus, take some time to reconnect with others. Avoid spending time with those who are needy or attention seeking, but instead with friends who are independent and fun. Spend time with family, as well. Your friend might really be taking a toll on your mental and emotional health. Try not to let their emotional baggage drain you; find someone who you can vent to. Beware, however, of becoming needy with them. Make time for them to talk to you about their problems, too. Talk to them a few times about the issue and then try to move on. Avoid speaking badly about your friend to them or sharing their secrets. If the friendship is taking a big toll on your life, consider seeing a therapist to talk through this issue with. The busier you are, the less time you will have to give in to your friend's neediness. Keep yourself busy with work and school, hang out with friends, and spend time enjoying hobbies like dancing, doing science experiments, playing soccer, or reading. If your friend wants to hang out, simply tell them all of the things that you have to do that day.

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Spend time with your non-needy friends. Talk to someone you trust. Keep yourself busy.