happysomeday

It's great that you have friends to lean back upon in your dark times. Wonderful news!

Try not to kick yourself for not being tidy, and going without make-up or nice hair. All human beings can relate on some aspect of struggling to find the motivation to get up and go. ALL humans do struggle with that from time to time, so at least others can partially understand what we're going through. That helps a little bit. The more experience one has with mental health, the more compassion and interest they show to others struggling. (In general.)

Now is a good time for you to get worries that have been plaguing you out in the open. It's also a good time to get a hug, someone showing care and concern for you! Hopefully, you'll be able to share a smile before she leaves. If not, that's okay. Maybe next time....But a tiny smile can help pick us up a bit.

Hope that your visit goes very well with your friend and provides you with some relief.