Posted by coral on April 13, 2001, at 7:54:23
In reply to friends you thought you had , posted by smylin on April 12, 2001, at 20:20:02
I can relate to the sense of loss you're feeling. When I experienced a clinical depression, my sister pointed out that it was just a character flaw, a weakness. I was going through the worst time of my life and her words to me were more hurtful than I can express.
With friends, the ones who understand most fully are those who have had some experience, directly or indirectly, with depression. Other friends with no experience but who do have empathy, are there for me. The rest --- well, they fall into the "acquaintance" category.
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