The friends I held nearest to me disappeared when the going got rough. They could not deal with my cries for help and understanding. No one wants to hear that you are afraid, or lonely, or want to die. I lost the handful of people I thought cared about me. It was a painful and devastating experience.
Nobody gives a damn.
Depression is not fun. A former acquaintance said that I was just trying to get attention. Depression is an illness that involves understanding and support. From now on I will not worry about fitting into someone else's mold. I will work on making myself happy, even if this means alienating others.