Depression Learning

I saw my friend today

Question:

My oldest friend, A, called me today and asked me if I wanted to come to this town L and shop with her. We live in different towns and L is a town near both of us. I really wanted to see her so I went although I didn’t feel like doing anything at all today. A has a three months old son and I met him for the first time today. He smiled at me all the time! Usually he doesn’t do that, A told me. It was impossible not to smile back at him. It has been so long since I’ve smiled and meant it. I told A about my depression, meds and therapy. I didn’t know what to say, but she took it pretty well. She thinks it’s brave of me to admit it and get help. I don’t know. I knew that I would never get through the whole day with her and not be sad sometimes. I wanted her to understand why I behave this way. I hope she understands. She seems so happy, I’m so glad for her. She’s coming to visit me sometimes soon and then I’ll visit her if I feel strong enough. We ate lunch… She has always known that I think I’m fat, I try to be honest with my friends. She worries if I don’t eat so I did eat. It was so hard. We saw some nice t-shirts and she wanted me to try them on… That’s the one thing I can’t tell her. I didn’t want her to see my arm so I had to lie… I hate that. I took the bus back home. I was exhausted, but: I managed to spend time with her and not seem too depressed. And her son made me feel a little bit happy. I still don’t want to live but that’s another subject. I needed to write about today, thank you for reading. Linda (still on Deja News ’cause my server isn’t fixed yet  )

Response:

      Dear Linda,           It warmed me to read of your day — so glad A had understanding and you ate I bit (I know everyone says eat huh?).  You "lived" today — very well — good.       Bests,       Rosena

Response:

      Dear Linda,           It warmed me to read of your day — so glad A had understanding and you ate I bit (I know everyone says eat huh?).  You "lived" today — very well — good.       Bests,       Rosena

Hi Rosena, I’m glad you’re glad Linda

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