Hi Sandy,

One of the symptoms of depression is that you stop being interested in the outside world.  You don’t feel able to support those around you because it is taking you all your time and energy to support yourself.  Generally, you are overwhelmed with sadness and anger.  You cannot be the person you used to be – loving, supportive, caring, happy, interested.

Perhaps you could ask your best friend to be patient with you as you are not handling things very well at the moment.  Explain that you are feeling disorientated emotionally and that you don’t feel able to “share” right now.

It is sometimes helpful to express your feelings by writing them down on paper thereby releasing them from your head or you might prefer to take up coloring/painting/music to express yourself.  Also, some form of bodywork can be helpful – exercise, yoga, tai chi, or even consider having a massage to release any pent up emotions.

I hope you feel better soon.

Peggy