Our friends cant understand what we are going through. When I was first hospitalised I lost all of my friends at the time. I was very hurt but now I understand that they just didnt get it and were not true or mature enough friends for what I needed at that time. I found new friends and although many of my friends come and go I havent given up on having them. I know I let down my end of the bargain when I am ill so when I am stable again I make an effort to be in their lives.