oh, Krazee {{{{{ krazee }}}}

I know what you're saying about the friends reacting passively. But honestly, and this is just my opinion, I think that your friends who are your age might feel like they are not qualified to help with your problem. I would assume that's the reason -- not because they don't care about you. I think they just don't know what to do, and they might be scared to get involved and give you the wrong advice, since it sounds like a pretty serious concern of yours.

I really think you should find someone older to talk to, someone who has had some training. If your therapist was too expensive, then maybe you can try the student counseling or health offices at your medical school? I don't know about in the Philippenes, but in the US, all universities have a counseling department which is free to the students. They must help the students with issues like this, and the people that work there have had training in some mental health issues, and there must be some who are licensed to provide care.

Have you tried this already? What do you think?

ps - there is a "Gardening" thread now under "Pets, Plants, Music, Hobbies, etc" - our probably *happiest* member today, SeptemberMorn, is excited to ask you some questions about growing orchids. Would you mind stopping by to read that post?

We are ALL going to be a-ok!