Hi there

one of my closest friends was diagnosed with depression some time last year. She took prozac for a few months and then came off it slowly. This year she has started suffering from depression again. She has a very complex family background which seems to be the route cause. She was given prozac again but she felt no effect. The dr then increased the dosage. She is on the waiting list for cognitive therapy (i think its called) to help change her pattern of thinking. She doesnt want anything in life. She doesnt really enjoy anything. Its like she doesnt think she deserves to be happy. This month has not been good because she has taken a lot o time off work and I am worried that she might lose her job which is something I think she is proud of (although she never thinks she deserves it). Her employers have been reviewing her preformance which had not been good (because of the depression she was finding it dificult to concentrate etc). They now know she has depression since she gets signed off a week at a time. This week she is at home and she wont answer my calls. She tells me that sometimes she doesnt have the energy to do it which I understand. But I am thinking tomorrow to just go round to her flat. I dont know if this is a good idea. If she really wants to be alone should I give her the space? I am worried it is not good for her to be alone like this. I want to be a good friend but not suffocate her. Any thoughts woudl be appreciated.

Xxxx