You're not weak if you ask for help. Before things get to the panic phase, seek the assistance you know you need. Friends who have been there before are waiting for you to ask: they have some wise advice you need to hear. Ask for what you need today. No bad assumptions will be made: your reputation is stronger than you think! Emotionally, you are on solid ground, so be as affectionate as you want. Expressing your feelings will make you feel good!