Originally Posted by Laupala

I too have found myself disappointed with many friends. They'll say things like, "Is it really that bad?" or "You're still dealing with that concussion?". I'll have friends ask how I'm doing, and I give a fairly lengthy explanation of how things really aren't getting much better, this is really difficult, I find myself down and depressed often, etc. and all I get back is an "I'm sorry to hear that". Some offer to call but never do. Some friends have been really great, and so I guess this is how you learn who your true friends are. When we eventually get out of this mess we'll be much more equipped to help friends in need.