What is going on???

This has been one of the worst "holiday seasons" ever. I am confused by my sisters lack of interest or caring of seeing our parents, my ex is being an ass about letting Bea come to CO for the holidays, my best friend is going through hell and I just want to help but all I can offer is a shoulder to cry on. Last Sunday a bout of depression almost did me in. I was soooo down I could not see the top, I took pills, called my shrink, and slept a lot. It took until about Thursday night to start coming out of it, I am getting better now, it was a tough week. So, now I am just worried about my family and my best friend. I will try to call her today and see how she is. We are doing Christmas with my folks at their house and then Christmas with Bill's family on the 29th at my house. I can't imagine why I would be stressed???? Love and Peace.