Hello ryanLR2015, People with depression tend to shut down, shut the world out and not ask for help. I've always disliked the term attention seeking but if we are going to use that term, I would say to always give a person the benefit of the doubt. So even if they were seeking attention, then you've given them what they need and the behaviour settles down.



Maybe you could have a gentle conversation with the person (don't use the term attention seeking) ask them what they need in order to feel less insecure? In giving her the benefit of the doubt, you are putting it on her to reflect on her own behaviour. Obviously if it turns out that she is just playing with your feelings or there is malicious intent, then that wouldn't be a good friendship to continue anyway.