When your support network is also depressed

9006 said:

It's a difficult situation, because support networks are important. When I was at a low point in my life, I only had one good friend that made me feel better, but unfortunately she too slipped back into depression at the time and it made me feel worse because we would arrange to meet but she never turned up, she wouldn't respond to my texts or calls for days, I wouldn't speak to her for weeks sometimes. I understand it wasn't her fault, I tried reaching out so many times but it never seemed to make a difference, I had my own problems too but this really wasn't helping me.

In the end I cut communication all together, I don't believe that two people in the same place (or worse) can make each other better - certainly not with depression. I feel a lot better these days, and I do stills send the odd text to her but she never responds. I guess you should try not to depend on people too much, I know that's really difficult in your situation. But this could be a good thing, to help you be more dependent. Do more of what you enjoy, and certainly the things that lifts your mood you described. Where I live you can join these walking or running clubs, where a bunch of like-minded people get together. Maybe it's a good idea if you have something like that where you are.

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