Sometimes people don't know what to do when stuff like this happens. When I was in the hospital, only one friend came to see me, but she is well acquainted with mental health issues, while my other friends really aren't. Most people, even most docs, are ignorant of mi.

If these are people you want to be friends with, you might have to do a little educating, and letting them know you would like to hear from them and to have their support, even if it's a text or a quick call. Also let them know that there are certain social things you can't do right now, but you're open to something else, something you're more comfortable with.

That was a hard lesson to learn: letting others know what I need, especially when I'm in the thick of it.