I need some advice about friends?

Question

I have been depressed... I keep it all to myself and I don't tell anyone...

But I emailed a friend that I don't see much... telling her that I almost killed myself this summer and that I cut myself... I freaked out after I sent it to her because I keep all that stuff to myself. But she sent me a nice email back...

But now I don't know what to say to her... So, I didn't email her back... it's been a week and now she sent me another email really worried about me... I don't know what to say.

Answer 1

she sounds like a nice caring friend, if you decided to tell her this, inside you obviously trusts her, you need to email her back to let her know that you are ok. whenever you are down, talk to her.

Answer 2

That's how I feel minus the suicide attempt. I have been depressed also. I am 17 years old with two kids. I no help from their father's and my family is no support. My friends are all gone except for one. My ex-best friend and I were like siters but we drifted apart. I emailed her a week ago and she emailed me back saying she missed me and that she wants to go back to the way things were before. You just have to tell her how you feel and maybe things will go back to the way they were before. When things get really rough and things get really hard you find out who your true friends are.

Answer 3

Well, clearly this person has shown they care and that they are friend. A lot of folks are really freaked out by the kind of behavior you describe in your question. I'm one of them.

Everyone you see has their own issues, stresses, hopes, dreams, etc. We're all in this together. You're problems are probably not as unique as you think.

But try to set them aside and have a regular dialogue with this friend.

How about e-mailing her back and asking him/her how her day is going and if he/she wants the Cards to whack-a-mole the Mets.

I'm no expert on the feelings you are having, but friendship only works when both parties are engaged in making it work.

So enjoy your friend and count your blessings.

Answer 4

First of all let her knw that you're ok.

Also, don't keep things like that to yourself. A problem shared is a problem halved.

It sounds like she's willing to listen and advise/support you. So you have someone to talk to about it now.

Email back and let her know how you're feeling.

Answer 5

It was a good thing you did telling her what you did.or...almost did. you need to email her and tell her thank you for not judging you. you really do need to talk to a professional to help you . and quit holding everything inside, this might be the friend whom you can talk to, give her a chance. you will feel better after you get some help>>> good luck

Answer 6

how about the truth?
tell her you really needed to unload to someone at that time
but you don't always feel that depressed.
and ask her would she mind being a shoulder to cry on sometimes.
those words should be enough to let her know you don't want to make an ongoing discussion.
she will probably write back that you can share with her any time you need to.

Answer 7

Tell her how much she made you feel better and how you are sorry to put all that stuff on her that you just needed to let it out and feel better now knowing someone cares.

Answer 8

hey she did not freak out on you. *brownie point* so. you don't feel right talking about it, okay, talk to her about other things, anything, you got something started, she took the bait, now just let things happen, if *it* never comes up again. thats okay. and if it does....you'll know what to do. just follow your heart.

Answer 9

needhappy -- screen name at AOL--

email ur problem to need happy and she will reply with the best advice! it personal 2! she is trustworthy and kind! i tried it and i do it alot now! try it its better

Answer 10

You need to see a psychiatrist, not a psychologist. You are going to need some drugs.