Sorry it took so long for someone to respond! Welcome to PC!

I'm very sorry to hear that you are struggling. I don't think it's uncommon to feel more overwhelmed and upset by events that happen in our lives when we're depressed. I think it's kind of like that whole "If you're hungry, tired, thirsty, sick, etc, everything takes on a negative appearance" on a larger scale.

Have you talked to your T (Therapist) about the situation with your friend? Have they offered any suggestions?

For myself, I once had a negative experience with my husband when we just dating. And for a long time, years and years, whenever I got upset about anything, I'd always return to that experience, and I'd just start rehashing all those emotions over and over. I finally realized that I was returning to that experience because I already knew how to feel about it, that they were "comfortable emotions." I was afraid to start feeling the emotions that came with the things that were actually upsetting me. Once I realized that, I was able to start moving away and stop rehashing that experience. The way I came to that realization was through lots and lots of journaling. That might be something you want to look into.

The only other advice I can offer you is to just keep trying to get better. Keep going to therapy, maybe join a club or start exercising more (exercise has been shown to be as effective if not more so at treating depression as medication).

Have you seen your friend since it all came out? Have they explained their reasoning for lying? Are they at all remorseful?

I hope I was of some help. Again, welcome to PC!!