And even if by some odd chance they did fire me, I could handle it. Writing things down can get them out of your mind and onto the paper. If you have a friend that you trust enough to be able to share some of your uncomfortable feelings, it helps. And, such a friend is a particularly precious. A depressed person may have problems that differ from the everyday.
Guilt is sometimes a symptom of depression.
A depressed person may feel guilty, sometimes for reasons that may not seem justified to a person who is not depressed. But being listened to attentively by a trusted friend can be beneficial. Distracting yourself from you problems Romance and suspense reading are often referred to as escapist literature. This label is often used critically. However, health experts recommend distraction as one of their tools.