[Ferrer15]

I haven't talked to my best fiend for months! We didn't go to the same school but before my depression worsened we still talked to one another by phone. I have not told he anything about my feelings. I wish I had. I feel horrible for not trusting her enough and for distancing our relationship. I have written a letter and I am planning on sending it. I hope she gets to come over so we can catch up during the summer. She doesn't know that I have depression. How should I tell her? Should I just come clean?

[Leed]

Why would you want to hide the fact that you're depressed? There's NOTHING shameful about being depressed. It's not like having leprosy or something. It's not catchy. She would WANT you to tell her so she could support you.

If she's your BEST friend, she might be hurt that you didn't tell her -- that you didn't trust her enough to tell her. You need support, and she could have been there for you. Don't wait any longer -- CALL her. Don't write some letter -- that's not personal enough. Call her and tell her what's going on. Apologize for not trusting her enough to tell her. And do it soon. There's no point in wasting any more time -- too much time has gone by already.

I wish you the best -- I hope this friendship can return to it's previous closeness. God bless & take care. Hugs, Lee