Is it wrong or unfair to ask friends for support when dealing with depression?
When asking the people in my life for support and compassion when I am feeling particularly blue I seem to be face with adversity...most of them seem to have too much going on to be there for me, even though I am always there when they ask me to be. Also I have had a few friends make me feel as if it is my fault I am depressed and that they have nothing to offer to me, even just time, they make me feel guilty for what I am feeling, and often times make the situation much worse than if I would have just kept my mouth shut and holed up in my house. Every site I have looked into says to not be afraid to ask for help from family and loved ones, but I tend to not get any compassionate response.
Hi HMR:
If your friends and family can't or won't help, then go to a professional. Often family and friends are overworked and tired and are not trained to deal with their issues, let alone ours.
If you want your friends to remain friends and your family to be supportive, don't force them to be your therapist. It's not good for any of you.
You can find a professional at Psychology Today.
Best of luck,
Dr. Diana Walcutt
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