Hello,

I'm new on here. I just wanted to say that I think you are doing well to have your friend visiting despite feeling so low. Like you I find it much easier to discuss depression with people by email rather than face to face, and I would find it very intense and quite uncomfortable to have someone staying. I agree what otehr people say, but just wanted to add that I hope you and you friend have some good moments together in the midst of your illness, and I hope you'll allow her to treat you as you deserve some extra care and love while you are feeling like this. Take plenty of rest because it is tiring having a guest at the best of times!