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Depressed friend

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recklessruby · 16/11/2018 23:20

I m sitting here demolishing a bottle of red wine after work due to my hopelessness and irritation with my friend.
She's depressed and been prescribed anti depressants by her GP but she refuses to take them saying the voices in her head won't let her. These voices have been insulting to me saying I m ugly and stuff (she tells me). I tried to say they are not real and taking the tablets will help but tonight I gave her a lift home and she was screaming at me that she hated her house and would rather live on the streets.
I m tired and needed to get home and get to the shop before it shut for milk and cat Food. She even ended up shouting at me that my cat is more important than my friends.
She just messaged me saying sorry. This happens 3 times a week approximately
Aibu to be done with it and really need my own space?
I have tried really hard to help for months now.

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Adalovesgiraffes · 17/11/2018 14:06

Please look after yourself Ruby. I work for a helpline (not the crisis team) and you could call one for a chat, it might be a good idea for you to call your local Out Of Hours Helpline for some support 01438 843322. If you find them helpful, pass your number to your friend and tell her how nice they are. Withdraw at night and turn your phone off, and start looking after your physical health or this could have a negative impact on your mental health. It's easy to want to help a friend and you've been very kind but it's time to look after yourself now.

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