Hello, ThePainNeverDies. To get better, your counselor has advised you to create this bubble. Sometimes you have to be selfish and self-centered to get better. Learn how to say no: http://stress.about.com/od/settingbo.../ht/say_no.htm

Most importantly, get better for you. The bubble your counselor wants you to create includes Connor. If you work to get better solely as a means to renew your friendship with Connor you are doing yourself a disservice. Connor may or may not be a part of your live again. You, however, will always be the most important person in your life.

Good luck.