My boyfriend supports me whenever I go through these episodes, but he can't always be there (understandably so) because he works full time. He works night shift so he's often sleeping when I'm awake, until my sleep schedule rotates into a giant mess when my mood shifts. He's the only person I have physical contact with. No friends. My family is out of state, but I've never been able to confide in them to begin with. Most of the week I'm alone in this apartment, which often makes my depression nearly unbearable to deal with, when it strikes. I don't have a pet either, because my landlord won't allow them.