I have two friends on anti-depressants, one being a survivor of childhood abuse. Last year I had to shoulder my friend's emotions whilst she told her mum, told the police, gave a statement, got put on 30mg prozac and got a counsellor/psychologist. I was the first person who worked it out after she spoke to me, and I still feel bad about it now. She asked me to tell our other two close friends about it, so it wouldn't be the huge secret it had been for her. Telling other friends made it a bit harder for me, but I couldn't complain. Even now, when my friend is still on pills, I can't help feeling like she's not good for my mental health, despite her also being great fun and whatnot. The whole experience had me really anxious and nervous, now I still press the tips of my fingers one after the other repeatedly and chew my face, I crack my knuckles and can make quite a mess of my hands when I go at it. How can I sort myself out so I can be there for her in the future, and simply be happier?
2007-05-18
12:12:18
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