That friend, though trying to be helpful, obviously doesn't understand the illness. Don't give it any weight.

Sometimes I feel like you do and I just sort of dig in with the intention that nothing is going to move me in any direction. I may not be doing anything to help myself get better, but I'm riding out the storm as best I can by myself with the tiny shred of hope that eventually things will ease. If you haven't tried the "isolate and endure" approach, imagine yourself seated with a quiet bald man doing his best to shelter you from all the pressure you feel. ((Jennifer))