my depression has caused me to become a shy introvert, very unlike me, and i need friends who understand
my depression has caused me to become a shy introvert, very unlike me, and i need friends who understand
I'm chiming in because I too feel the same and that you are not alone. Depression/anxiety, as you know, affects everything. I too am an introvert and it's to my detriment. Most people wish they had as much time as I do, but, what they don't know is that it's spent in my head. In terms of answering your question as I too feel isolated and sad, for me, just writing this to someone else who suffers like I do is very helpful. Often, I feel so alone, like there's so much out there to do, but, I just can't bring myself to doing it. I take medications, practice deep breathing, stretch (don't know yoga, but, know stretching is really good for one), prayer, write and see a counselor. I have a hard time reaching out to my friends because I feel like I should be 'doing more' and that maybe I"m 'lazy'. Although, I was diagnosed with clinical depression/anxiety years ago. My thoughts go out to you and I hope you are feeling better. ;)
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