ok here goes.
Thread title accurate.
I am part time( locums) GP with an interest in mental illness following personal experience.
me and husband good friends with another couple .LET'S call them Hank and Lucile.
Lucile contacted me last week to tell me Hank had had a bit of a breakdown and she thought he might contact me as he thought I might understand, and would that be ok.
I said of course, and told my husband about it.
Last night I checked my phone at ten pm - missed call and several texts from Hank asking if I would come round. I phoned and asked was it too late, he said no please come.
They live 3 doors down. I went round, Lucile met me at the door and said so glad you are here , sorry to drag you out , etc etc. Not a problem.
Hank in a state. We talked/cried/laughed till 4 am. He is in a very dark place.
Back home I was surprised my husband was still up. I said hello love give me a hug, I need one.
He glowered at me and said "why should I?" and went to bed.
That must be when I posted on MN.
I HAVE NO MEMORY OF DOING SO
in the morning my h apologised.
I would still value your comments.
I do not know anyone called Barb