you know, sometimes we all have days where we want to hide, or feel as tho we are going mad. I do......more times than I would like to admit, and I know that my friends have shite times too and I don;t wish to put on them, but that is what friends are for. to be there for you when you are down so that one day, you can be there for them.
you need to say something......even if it is an email or a text, if you don;t feel like telling them on the phone or to their face.
something as simple as......"not doing too well today, need a hug, you got any to spare", and if they are the right type of friend for youo, they will be there, and they will be thankfull that they are able to be there, and that you let them in.
I have two good friends who hide from me at times, and it makes me feel sad that they feel the need. I actually appreciate when people tell me that they are down......gets my life into perspective, and also, the advice we can give can also suit the advice we need to hear IYGWIM.
sometimes the best thing to ever do is just ask for a hug and sob on a good friends shoulder......I now that is often all I need.
I know about the councelling issue too.....I am haivng some at the moment, and altho it started off about car and driving issues, it has in the last two week hit about my childhood......and my god am I finding it hard. It is bringing up feelings I am not liking, and it is also making my temper short with the children........but I either come here, or try to tell someoen. often not the 'right' someone, but someone all the saem, as once I feel like I have spoken about it, it kind of loses the spell it has on me......if that makes sense.
what I am trying to say is.......speak out. tell someone......don;t hide as it then creates a circle that you find actually digs a hole and you fall in.
I am gonna leave you with a if you take them, and please, never feel as tho you cannot speak. decent friends really don;t mind!