corrosion, welcome to psychcentral.

Have you ever been put on medications for depression, or only talk therapy? It may be possible that you have a physical problem, chemical imbalance in the brain, that prevents any of the talk therapy from helping. Meds can help regain that balance, and once that is achieved, therapy can be more rewarding.

I can feel the same things that you describe. I know how difficult it can be. When you talk about making contact with others... most people who have not exerienced this cannot understand how something so seemingly simply can be so difficult to do. That's why a place like this is such a good thing, to have other people around who share experiences and can understand. You may be able to find local support groups in your area that can help as well.

I am glad you found PsychCentral and hope you will find this place of benefit.