LMAO - I couldn't help but find your tactics amusing! Why rock the boat and sink yourself? My husband and I just faded away - when the elders come to visit - my husband says he just can't get past the wrongs done to him - they feel appropriately sorry for him and suggest that he come back and say something to correct it - well, been there done that! Depression and act? I don't think so - it is very depressing to be caught up in the middle of choosing between family, friends & your own survival and happiness.
I have nothing to loose by disassociating myself - but it would just destory my hubby if he were to - his parents abandoned him b4 when he did that. He has lost so much - so is it really an act to pretend mental illness? Keeps us from being df'd - and we don't have to go to meetings! woohoo!
anything that makes us sick mentally - ie..morning your friends and family - or the loss thereoff - is a great "excuse" and a valid one - being able to joke about your frets!? priceless!
Keep up the good humor!