Hi Corazon, it is so difficult to explain to others what depression is like. Sounds like your friend has not developed the ability to empathize. That type of person is not as easy to be in a relationship with.

Welcome to Psych Central (PC). I am sorry you have suffered from multiple challenges, including childhood abuse. No one should have to endure that. You really are a survivor coping with all you are struggling through.

Glad you are part of our community. Many people who are actively involved in Psych Central find it helps take them out of their own problems to develop empathy for others. And their problems are more manageable the more they help others.

Many people here at PC find they can share these feelings and what they are going through with the confidence that people go through similar things and can empathize. So many forums are offered as well as Chatrooms (after you have 5 posts or comments on others posts). Depression chat meets on Thursday night at 9pm EST and Anxiety Wednesday at 8PM.

Please feel free to private message me or any of the Community Liaisons by left clicking on the name in blue to the left of their post) for questions or just to share.