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A weekly phone friend for Obinna, recovering at home after a major depressive episode

No advice needed - just a kind ear and some conversation for 30 minutes a week.

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Obinna Henry Uba
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Abuja
After a major depressive episode, I have been mostly housebound for 12 weeks. My family live far away, and the days can feel very long. I'm not looking for therapy - I've that covered - but for conversation. I'm hoping for someone who can call for about 30 minutes once a week whenever suits us both. I like history, chess and quiz shows, and can listen to anything. This can be from anywhere in the world as long as you speak English. We can arrange the calls through the platform, with email shared only when we're both comfortable. Thanks for even thinking about it. I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience
#companionship#phone-buddy#recovery#mental-health

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  • Jignesh B. ThakkarAddress verified

    Get well soon. Don't give up.

    • Adriana Francisca Bezerra

      Wishing you peace. Get well soon. Love from Johannesburg.

      • Salim Mussa Mutebi

        Thinking of you, Obinna. Shared this with my family.

        • Sumon Tuhin GhoshPhoto verified

          So sorry you're going through this, Obinna. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

          • Jules Valentin Cousin

            Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted. Love from Ikeja.

            • Benjamin F. Cruz

              hope the doctors have good news. Love from Riyadh.

              • Nathan M. Yates

                Take care, Obinna. Get well soon. I hope August is when things finally get easier.

                • Sharmin Runa Mukherjee

                  Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too!

                  • Nazia Hina Butt

                    Hope things get better soon, Obinna. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

                    • Allan T. Andrada

                      Sending strength, Obinna. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Quezon City.

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