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Depression is a disease that distorts perspective on things. Unfortunately, you have to get "over the hump" to do the things that make you better...but the disease often keeps you from getting "over the hump".

Don't get me wrong, I do believe that some folks get in a funk and choose to wallow in it. Others get there and simply don't know how to get out. I suspect that your friend falls in both categories...but if she's in constant pain and/or regularly medicated for pain, then that makes it double difficult.

I think she would benefit from a goal that she can achieve (like a 15 minute walk each day), structure in her life (a reason to get out of bed), and a supportive relationship.

She needs a friend to motivate her...but YOU have to be careful to not get sucked into her problem.