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[quote=Anonymous]I am going through a really difficult time in my life.  I have a ton of work stress, two small kids, and a marriage that is on the rocks.  I am prone to depression and anxiety and am really struggling with both.  I see a counselor weekly.  I exercise.  I try to eat well instead of reaching for junk (but sadness tastes like chocolate and there's only so much I can do about that).  I don't drink or use drugs.

I don't have a huge social circle (social anxiety), but I have several friends I consider close.  All of them are aware of my current struggles.  None of them have done anything to check in with me, take my kids for a few hours so I can catch a break, have me over for dinner, invite me anywhere...  I know everyone is busy with their own lives, but I'm really frustrated that people I call friend just "don't have the time" to spend with me.  I am always the friend who is there for everybody else.  I'm the friend who brings soup to sick friends, is a sounding board for frustrated/sad friends, and is always on duty when someone needs emergency childcare or breaks.

I feel like my "friends" aren't, and that's really tough to deal with.  Especially with everything else that's on my plate.[/quote]

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