I think it was terribly brave to share with your 'friend'... I wouldn't dare with any of what I consider 'true friends'. People you think you know can react in very bewildering ways when you share how you feel.

I liked eggplantlife's idea of a dog... mine will happily listen to all my crap... doesn't judge me... will nudge me for attention if I zone out and is always trying to get me to smile.