Hello & Welcome, Pineapplepeg85! Yes, depression is isolating.

I was a “different” child. Relationships with neighborhood children were few and fleeting. I got used to being alone. Eventually, by middle school, I found and was able to develop friendships with other “different” youngsters.

Christina86' advice about a support group might not only be good for you but also for your children. Oh, and venting here is therapeutic, too!