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pinky0926 posted...

I actually slightly disagree with first poster, but I can only relate my own experiences.

When i went through this, I turned away all efforts to do anything or spend time with anyone. What kind of saved me was a slightly annoying extrovert friend who pushed me a little out of the tiny bubble I'd created for myself. I think the key though was that they didn't insist I do anything or go to any events or socialise. He'd just come over with a 6 pack and we'd sit on the porch and eat some food.

So I would caution not to go over as a big group like that. Maybe some one on one time would work better.

This fits in with my experiences with a friend with depression. Id turn up with food and booze and wed play games and watch crap films at his place. For about six months, that was all the social interaction he had, me coming over to do that once a week.

Hes a lot better now, and hes told me many times that it really helped him.