Okay, so here's the plan

I'm going to try to avoid having many conversations for about a week or so while I straighten things out. I'm going to probably write down in my mind a new procedure when it comes to telling others about the problems I have.

What I have so far is this:

1: keep track of those whom I've told something to already to avoid telling the same story again and again.

2: Unless things get worse with something, don't mention the same thing twice.

3: Ask if they'll be okay with me venting before doing so.

4: If they don't want to hear it, don't say anything.

5: If they want to talk about something they're having problems with, by all means listen. If they start doing the same things I used to do, calmly let them know about it and try to talk things out; they're in pain if they're venting and they should be listened to, but if they do start going on and on about the same thing after you've said you've done all you can, calmly let them know.

6: Thank them for the help afterwards.

I know that friends should listen to each other when one is having problems, but one shouldn't expect a friend to be their own personal psychiatrist and listen to the same thing again and again. Also, talking to them EVERY SINGLE DAY for an extended duration might be a bit much, so give them some space and don't talk their ears off even if you do have a habit of talking a lot (if you have a lot to say, ask first if it's okay to do so).

Now, I admit, I have no intention of changing my rather morbid opinions and views, but I'm not going to open that can of acid on my friends unless they're willing to hear it from now on. If I'm really sad and need a sympathetic ear, I'll ask first and won't ask every single day (or even every other day for that matter). Hopefully this new plan can help fix any damage I've done by being a constant pest to those whom I consider my friends.