Depression puts one in a very emotionally fragile state. It's a time when most people need the support of their loved ones more than ever. People sometimes do become "emotionally distant" when in depression, but it's because they're having difficulty feeling emotions at all. Some people describe it as feeling like their soul is a black hole, and having been through it I'd say that's pretty accurate. From my personal experience with it both having suffered it myself and having supporting loved ones while they went through it, I'd say GAL is the wrong response. Your W may not be asking for support right now, but believe me, she needs it. You need to help her through this, and as I mentioned earlier in your thread that may entail encouraging her to get to the doctor and discuss A/D's. Depression is a mental illness and should never be taken lightly.
